Ribeira Brava, Cape Verde (municipality) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ribeira Brava
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Municipality
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Main square in Ribeira Brava
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| Country | Cape Verde | |
| Island | São Nicolau | |
| Seat | Ribeira Brava | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 224.8 km2 (86.8 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7,580 | |
| • Density | 33.719/km2 (87.33/sq mi) | |
| ID | 31 | |
| Website | http://www.cmrb.cv/ | |
Ribeira Brava is a special area in Cape Verde called a municipality. Think of it like a county or a district. It's found on the eastern side of São Nicolau Island.
This municipality covers a big part of the island, about 65% of its total area, which is 224.8 square kilometers. It's also where most of the island's people live. In 2010, about 7,580 people called Ribeira Brava home, making up 59% of the island's population. The main town and center of this municipality is also called Ribeira Brava.
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Parts of Ribeira Brava
The Ribeira Brava municipality is divided into two smaller areas. These are called civil parishes. They help organize the local government and services.
- Nossa Senhora da Lapa
- Nossa Senhora do Rosário
How Ribeira Brava Was Formed
The municipality of Ribeira Brava is fairly new. It was created in 2005. Before that, there was one larger municipality called São Nicolau.
In 2005, São Nicolau was split into two separate parts. The southwestern part became the Municipality of Tarrafal de São Nicolau. The northeastern part became what we now know as the Municipality of Ribeira Brava.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ribeira Brava has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1980 to 2010:
| Year | Population |
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| 1980 |
11,465
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| 1990 |
11,556
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| 2000 |
11,794
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| 2010 |
7,580
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As you can see from the chart, the population was quite stable from 1980 to 2000, staying around 11,000 to 12,000 people. However, by 2010, the population had decreased to 7,580.
Famous People From Ribeira Brava
Some important people were born or grew up in Ribeira Brava. They have made contributions in different fields.
- Amílcar Spencer Lopes (born in 1948): He was an important political leader. He served as the president of the National Assembly, which is like the main law-making body, from 1991 to 1996.
- João Lopes Filho (born in 1950): He is a well-known expert in human cultures and languages. He studies how people live and communicate.
See also
In Spanish: Ribeira Brava (Cabo Verde) para niños
