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Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cabo Verde
Tarrafal de São Nicolau · Cabo Verde
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a small town in Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cabo Verde with a population of 4,371. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tarrafal de São Nicolau
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. Its seat is the town Tarrafal de São Nicolau.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,371 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5662°, -24.3579° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Country | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde |
| State / Province | Tarrafal de São Nicolau |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.1 inches (206 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tarrafal de São Nicolau
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a small town in Cabo Verde (Tarrafal de São Nicolau) with a population of 4,371. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above Cabo Verde avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 477.8 sq mi (1,237.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5662°N, 24.3579°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Tarrafal de São Nicolau has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in February to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária Pedro Corsino de Azevedo | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museu dos Pescatores |
Farmers Markets in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tarrafal de São Nicolau
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cesaria Evora International Airport | VXE | Large Airport |
| Preguiça Airport | SNE | Medium Airport |
| Agostinho Neto Airport | NTO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarrafal de São Nicolau
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Adventista Do Sétimo Dia | |
| Igreja católica | |
| Igreja católica apostólica de São Francisco |
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What is the population of Tarrafal de São Nicolau?
Tarrafal de São Nicolau has a population of 4,371 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 477.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tarrafal de São Nicolau?
Tarrafal de São Nicolau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.1 inches.