São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Native name: Saniclau Nickname: Ilha de Chiquinho | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°36′54″N 24°16′16″W / 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: 36 (2015) |
| Pop. density | 36.2/km2 (93.8/sq mi) |
São Nicolau (Portuguese for Saint Nicholas) is one of the Barlavento (Windward) islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is 12,424 (2015),: 36 with an area of 343 km2 (132 sq mi).: 25 The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau.