Tarrafal de São Nicolau (municipality) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tarrafal de São Nicolau
Municipality
Country	Cape Verde
Island	São Nicolau
Area
• Total	119.8 km2 (46.3 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	5,237
• Density	43.715/km2 (113.22/sq mi)
ID	32

Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a special kind of area in Cape Verde called a municipality. It's located on the western side of São Nicolau Island. This municipality covers about 35% of the island's land, which is 119.8 square kilometers. In 2010, about 5,237 people lived here, making up 41% of the island's population. The main town in this area is also called Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

What is Tarrafal de São Nicolau?

Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It helps manage the towns and villages within its borders. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly communities.

Towns and Villages in Tarrafal

The municipality has one main area called a civil parish, which is named São Francisco de Assis. This parish is then divided into several smaller towns and villages. Here are some of them, with their populations from 2010:

History of the Municipality

The municipality of Tarrafal de São Nicolau is quite new. It was created in 2005. Before that, there was one larger municipality called São Nicolau. This older municipality was split into two parts. The western part became Tarrafal de São Nicolau, and the eastern part became the Municipality of Ribeira Brava.

Population Growth

The number of people living in Tarrafal de São Nicolau has changed over the years. Here's how the population looked in different census years:

International Connections

Tarrafal de São Nicolau has a special connection with a town in Italy. This is called a "twin town" relationship, where two towns in different countries become friends and often share culture or ideas.

Tarrafal de São Nicolau is twinned with:

• Fiuggi, Italy

See also

• In Spanish: Tarrafal de São Nicolau para niños