São Nicolau Postal Codes: 3121
The Postal Codes (Códigos postais) for São Nicolau is 3121 in Cabo Verde. The table below lists Postal Codes and postcodes for places within São Nicolau.
Parishes in São Nicolau
Sample Address Format for São Nicolau
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São Nicolau, 3121
CABO VERDE
São Nicolau on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the São Nicolau prefectures in Cabo Verde.
São Nicolau Quick Facts
| Country | Cabo Verde (CV) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Cabo Verde |
| Postal Code | 3121 |
| ISO Codes | CV / CPV / 132 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .cv |
| Coordinates | 16.580432, -24.088618 |
| Parishes | 1 |
What to Know About São Nicolau
Key Facts
São Nicolau is an island municipality within the Barlavento Islands group of Cabo Verde. Located in the northeastern part of the archipelago, it lies approximately 50 kilometers northwest of the island of São Vicente and about 15 kilometers northeast of the island of Santa Luzia. The island covers an area of approximately 343 square kilometers and has a population of around 12,000 residents. São Nicolau is administratively divided into two main parishes: Nossa Senhora do Rosário and São Francisco, with the main settlement being the town of Ribeira Brava. The island is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with Monte Gordo being the highest peak at 1,312 meters, and features dramatic landscapes including deep valleys and rugged coastlines. Historically, São Nicolau was an important cultural and educational center in Cabo Verde, home to the country's first seminary. Today, the island's economy relies primarily on agriculture, fishing, and increasingly on tourism, with visitors drawn to its natural beauty, hiking trails, and traditional music festivals. For those seeking postal code information for the island's various towns and villages, detailed data is available for both parishes and their constituent localities.