Cachaço is a settlement in the northwestern part of the island of
São Nicolau,
Cape Verde. It is situated 3 km southwest of
Fajã de Baixo and 5 km west of
Ribeira Brava. It lies on the national road from
Tarrafal de São Nicolau to Ribeira Brava (EN1-SN01). Cachaço lies at about 700 m elevation, at the northeastern foot of
Monte Gordo, and partly within the Monte Gordo Natural Park. Several rivers have their source near Cachaço, including the north-flowing
Ribeira Grande and the east-flowing
Ribeira Brava.
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