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Tarrafal de São Nicolau
City in Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Overview
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a tranquil coastal town on the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde, blending historic charm with picturesque beaches and a friendly local community. Its slow pace, scenic landscapes, and authentic Cape Verdean culture attract those seeking a relaxed getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cape Verde
Municipality
Tarrafal de São Nicolau
Population
5,237
Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
16.57°, -24.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$890
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$150
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
28.8°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
296 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
SNE
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 48/100.
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