Tarrafal_de_São_Nicolau
Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Settlement in São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a city[2] 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.