Tarrafal de São Nicolau (municipality)
Tarrafal de São Nicolau | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| Coordinates: 16°36′N 24°21′W / 16.60°N 24.35°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | São Nicolau |
| Area | |
• Total | 119.8 km2 (46.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 5,237 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| ID | 32 |
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a concelho (municipality) of Cape Verde. Situated in the western part of the island of São Nicolau, it covers 35% of the island area (119.8 km²) and is home to 41% of its population (5,237 at the 2010 census). Its seat is the town Tarrafal de São Nicolau.