Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Tarrafal de São Nicolau | |
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Settlement | |
Town of Tarrafal de São Nicolau with its harbor and its boats | |
| Coordinates: 16°33′58″N 24°21′25″W / 16.566°N 24.357°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | São Nicolau |
| Municipality | Tarrafal de São Nicolau |
| Civil parish | São Francisco de Assis |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,733 |
| Postal code | 3121 |
| ID | 32109 |
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a city in the western part of the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. With a population of 3,733 (2010 census), it is the most populous settlement of the island. It is the seat of the Tarrafal de São Nicolau Municipality, and the main port of the island. It is situated on the west coast, 9 km southwest of Ribeira Brava.