São Nicolau, Cape Verde

São Nicolau
Native name:
Saniclau
Nickname: Ilha de Chiquinho
São Nicolau
São Nicolau
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 (27.65 mi)
Width22.0 km (13.67 mi)
Highest elevation1,312 m (4304 ft)
Highest pointMonte Gordo
Administration
Concelhos (Municipalities)Ribeira Brava, Tarrafal de São Nicolau
Largest settlementRibeira Brava
Demographics
Population12,424:36 (2015)
Pop. density36.2/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.