Tinhosa Pequena

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Tinhosa Pequena
The third partial map shows the two Tinhosa Islands south of Principé
The third partial map shows the two Tinhosa Islands south of Principé
Waters Gulf of Guinea
Archipelago Pedras Tinhosas
Geographical location 1 ° 22 '58 "  N , 7 ° 16' 59"  E Coordinates: 1 ° 22 '58 "  N , 7 ° 16' 59"  E
Tinhosa Pequena (Sao Tome and Principe)
Tinhosa Pequena
length 310 m
width 210 m
surface 5 ha
Highest elevation 64  m
Residents uninhabited

Tinhosa Pequena is an uninhabited island of about five hectares in the Gulf of Guinea belonging to the island state of São Tomé and Príncipe . The island is located 126 kilometers northwest of the main island of São Tomé and 20 kilometers southwest of the second largest island, Príncipe . 4.2 km south of Tinhosa Pequena is the larger but not so high island of Tinhosa Grande .

The highest point is 64 meters. The island is clearly visible from Principé and sometimes from São Tomé.

Proximity to other islands

Individual evidence

  1. Sailing Directions (Enroute), Pub. 123: Southwest Coast of Africa (PDF). Sailing Directions. United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 2017, p. 76