São Nicolau, Cape Verde

São Nicolau is an island of Cape Verde. It is one of the Barlavento group. In 2015, about 12,400 people lived there.^[1] The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

São Nicolau

Native name: Saniclau Nickname: Ilha de Chiquinho
São Nicolau
Geography
Location	Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates	16.615°N 24.271°W / 16.615; -24.271
Area	343 km2 (132 sq mi)
Length	44.5 km (27.65 mi)
Width	22.0 km (13.67 mi)
Highest elevation	1,312 m (4304 ft)
Highest point	Monte Gordo
Administration
Cape Verde
Concelhos (Municipalities)	Ribeira Brava, Tarrafal de São Nicolau
Largest settlement	Ribeira Brava
Demographics
Population	12,424[1]: 36  (2015)
Pop. density	36.2/km2 (93.8/sq mi)

The island was discovered in 1461 or 1462 by Diogo Afonso, together with the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão.^[2]