FOGO ISLAND

Portuguese Ilha Do Fogo, island of Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 400 mi (640 km) off the West African coast between the islands of So Tiago (Santiago) and Brava. It has an area of 184 sq mi (476 sq km). The island's active volcano, Pico (9,281 ft ), is the highest point of the archipelago. Peanuts (groundnuts), beans, coffee, oranges, and tobacco are grown on the north and west sides of the island. The chief town is So Filipe, on the west shore. Pop. (1980 prelim.) 31,115.