Ribeira Brava Municipality

The municipality extends across 224.8 square kilometers of terrain at 335 meters elevation, containing two civil parishes and multiple settlements.

Established in 2005, the municipality emerged from the division of São Nicolau into separate administrative regions, with Ribeira Brava as its capital.

The municipality maintains traditional Portuguese architectural elements through its buildings, parks, and network of small winding streets in mountainous settings.

The Preguiça Airport provides transportation access 3 kilometers southeast of Ribeira Brava, while ferry services operate from Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

The region houses the former Seminário-Liceu building, which served as both an educational institution until 1917 and later as a facility for political prisoners.

Location: Barlavento Islands

Capital city: Ribeira Brava

Elevation above the sea: 335 m

Shares border with: Tarrafal de São Nicolau

GPS coordinates: 16.61585,-24.29829

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:11