island of Cape Verde From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
São Nicolau is an island of Cape Verde. It is one of the Barlavento group. In 2015, about 12,400 people lived there.[1] The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau.
Native name: Saniclau Nickname: Ilha de Chiquinho | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 16.615°N 24.271°W |
Area | 343 km2 (132 sq mi) |
Length | 44.5 km (27.65 mi) |
Width | 22.0 km (13.67 mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,312 m (4304 ft) |
Highest point | Monte Gordo |
Administration | |
Concelhos (Municipalities) | Ribeira Brava, Tarrafal de São Nicolau |
Largest settlement | Ribeira Brava |
Demographics | |
Population | 12,424[1]: 36 (2015) |
Pop. density | 36.2/km2 (93.8/sq mi) |
The island was discovered in 1461 or 1462 by Diogo Afonso, together with the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão.[2]
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