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Name: Ponta Preta Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Tarrafal Light

Nearest Town or City:
Tarrafal, , Cape Verde

Location: NW tip of São Tiago, Atlantic Ocean.

Managing Organization:
Directorate of Marine and Ports

Tower Height: 20

Height of Focal Plane: 108

Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 12 seconds.

Description of Tower: White post light on pyramidal base.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1889

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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