São Nicolau, Cape Verde

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.

São Nicolau
Sobriquet: Ilha de Chiquinho
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates16°36′54″N 24°16′16″W / 16.615°N 24.271°W / 16.615; -24.271
Area343 km2 (132 sq mi)
Length44.5 km (27.7 mi)
Width22.0 km (13.7 mi)
Elevation1,312 m (4,304 ft)
Country
Demographics
Population12,424[1]:36
Density36.2/km2 (94/sq mi)

The island was discovered in 1461 or 1462 by Diogo Afonso, together with the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão.[2]

São Nicolau, Cape Verde Media

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Coordinates: 16°36′54″N 24°16′16″W / 16.615°N 24.271°W / 16.615; -24.271