# Tarrafal

> settlement in Santiago, Cape Verde

**Wikidata**: [Q2311253](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2311253)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrafal,_Cape_Verde)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tarrafal

## Summary
Tarrafal is a city in Santiago, Cape Verde with a population of 6,272 people, located at coordinates 15.2667°N, -23.75°E and at an elevation of 464 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- Tarrafal is classified as a city with a population of 6,272 residents
- It is situated in Santiago, Cape Verde at coordinates 15.266666666667, -23.75
- The settlement has an elevation of 464 meters above sea level
- It has a sitelink count of 252 on Wikipedia
- Multiple identifiers are associated with Tarrafal including GND ID 7561532-0, VIAF ID 138378657, and WorldCat entity ID E39PBJfrTj8hdB4K6MPMRKymVC
- The city appears in multiple language versions of Wikipedia including English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese
- Various authority identifiers are linked to Tarrafal including Library of Congress ID n80160608 and Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID 12397511j

## FAQs
- What is the population of Tarrafal?  
  Tarrafal has a population of 6,272 residents according to the data.
- Where is Tarrafal located?  
  Tarrafal is situated in Santiago, Cape Verde at coordinates 15.266666666667, -23.75.
- What is the elevation of Tarrafal?  
  The city has an elevation of 464 meters above sea level.
- How many languages does Wikipedia have articles about Tarrafal in?  
  Wikipedia has articles about Tarrafal in 24 different languages.
- What are the unique identifiers for Tarrafal?  
  Tarrafal is associated with multiple identifiers including GND ID 7561532-0, VIAF ID 138378657, and WorldCat entity ID E39PBJfrTj8hdB4K6MPMRKymVC.

## Why It Matters
Tarrafal holds significance as a major urban center in Santiago, Cape Verde, representing the demographic and geographic characteristics of the island's population. Its population of 6,272 residents makes it a substantial settlement within Cape Verde's capital region. The city's coordinates and elevation provide important geographical context for understanding its position within the island's topography. The multiple identifiers and references across various academic and bibliographic databases indicate its importance as a recognized settlement in global knowledge systems.

## Notable For
- Tarrafal is distinguished by its classification as a "city" rather than a smaller settlement
- The settlement has a relatively substantial population of 6,272 residents compared to other Cape Verdean settlements
- Multiple authoritative databases and institutions have established unique identifiers for Tarrafal
- The city appears in Wikipedia articles across 24 different languages, indicating its international recognition
- Tarrafal has a specific elevation of 464 meters above sea level, which is notable for its position on the island

## Body
### General Information
Tarrafal is a city located in Santiago, Cape Verde. According to the provided data, it has a population of 6,272 residents. The settlement is situated at coordinates 15.266666666667 latitude and -23.75 longitude, with an elevation of 464 meters above sea level. Multiple identifiers link to Tarrafal across different knowledge systems, including GND ID 7561532-0, VIAF ID 138378657, and WorldCat entity ID E39PBJfrTj8hdB4K6MPMRKymVC.

### Geographic and Demographic Data
The city's position in Santiago, Cape Verde places it within the island's central region. Its coordinates and elevation provide specific geographical context. The population figure of 6,272 indicates Tarrafal's status as a significant urban center within the island. The settlement appears in multiple language versions of Wikipedia, with articles available in languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and others.

### Identifiers and References
Tarrafal is associated with numerous unique identifiers across different knowledge bases:
- GND ID: 7561532-0
- Fast ID: 1211099
- VIAF ID: 138378657 and 234367435
- IDref ID: 033071594
- Freebase ID: /m/05n00y6
- Geonames ID: 3374166
- Library of Congress ID: n80160608
- National Library of Israel J9u ID: 987007564296605171
- Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID: 12397511j

These identifiers connect Tarrafal to various academic and bibliographic databases, indicating its recognition across multiple knowledge systems.

### Language and Accessibility
Wikipedia has articles about Tarrafal in 24 different languages, including:
- ba (Bashkir)
- ca (Catalan)
- ceb (Cebuano)
- de (German)
- el (Greek)
- en (English)
- es (Spanish)
- fr (French)
- it (Italian)
- ko (Korean)
- nl (Dutch)
- pl (Polish)
- pt (Portuguese)
- ru (Russian)
- sl (Slovenian)
- sv (Swedish)
- sw (Swahili)
- tt (Tamil)
- uk (Ukrainian)
- wo (Wolof)
- xmf (Georgian)
- zh (Chinese)

The sitelink count of 252 indicates the number of Wikipedia articles linking to Tarrafal across different language versions.

### Visual and Media Representation
Tarrafal has been documented through various images available on Wikimedia Commons:
- A panorama view of Tarrafal: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tarrafal-Panorama_(1).jpg
- A city view of Tarrafal: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/City_of_Tarrafal_Santiago_CV.jpg

These images provide visual documentation of the settlement's appearance and layout.

### Authority and Classification
Tarrafal is classified as a "city" according to the data, with the instance_of property indicating this classification. The settlement is recognized by multiple international bibliographic authorities, including the Library of Congress, National Library of Israel, and Bibliothèque Nationale de France. The GNS unique feature ID -1313635 further confirms its specific identification within geographic information systems.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. GeoNames
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File