Espargos

Espargos (Portuguese for "asparagus") is the capital and main commercial centre of the island and municipality of Sal, Cape Verde. The city is situated in the heart of the island.

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Locality: Espargos
Region: Sal
Country: Cabo Verde
Population: 24,500
Timezone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde

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Cape Verde settlement.image_skyline: Espargos- Sal.JPG
Cape Verde settlement.key: 41106

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Official name: Espargos
Population: 6173
Elevation: 53
Image: Espargos Cabo Verde.jpg

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Commons category: Espargos
native label: Espargos
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Espargos (Portuguese for "asparagus") is the capital and main commercial centre of the island and municipality of Sal, Cape Verde. The city is situated in the heart of the island.

==Geography== The highest point of Espargos is Monte Curral, elevation 109 meters, where the radar station and the control tower for the airport are located. The Amílcar Cabral International Airport is situated directly southwest of the city centre. The head offices of Cabo Verde Express are located at the airport. The national road EN1-SL01, a dual carriageway, connects Espargos with Santa Maria in the south of the island. Other national roads connect it with Pedra de Lume and Palmeira.