island has moderate arid climate (BWh according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system) along the coast and semi-arid mild tropical climate BSh with very balanced temperatures year round in the interior. The average annual temperature on the coast is about , decreasing to some in the mountains. There can be remarkably cool weather with warmer wet season starting in June and ending in November with colder dry season starting in December and ending in May. Municipality Administratively, the island of Brava is covered by one municipality, Concelho da Brava. This municipality consists of two freguesias (civil parishes): São João Baptista and Nossa Senhora do Monte. The municipal seat is the city Nova Sintra. Politics Since 2012, the Movement for Democracy (MpD) is the ruling party of the municipality, and its president is Orlando da Luz Vieira Balla. The results of the latest elections, in 2016: Population The island's main town is Nova Sintra. The island's two parishes São João Baptista and Nossa Senhora do Monte are subdivided into 16 population zones for statistical purposes: São João Baptista Cachaço Cova Rodela Furna João da Noly Lem Mato Grande Nova Sintra (city) Santa Bárbara Vinagre Nossa Senhora do Monte Campo Baixo Cova Joana Fajã de Água Mato Nossa Senhora do Monte (town) Tantum Tomé Barraz Demographics In the 1830s, the population was estimated at 8,000. Economy The economy of the island is mainly based on (irrigated) agriculture and fishing. Main agricultural goods include coffee, potatoes including sweet potatoes, corn (maize), banana and sugar cane. Attractions Nova Sintra, a town with a museum, traditional Portuguese architecture, several churches and shops. Fajã de Agua, a small harbour on the West coast with a natural swimming pool. Nossa Senhora do Monte, a village in the mountains with a pilgrimage church. Cova Rodela, a village in the mountains with a dragon tree in its main street. Sports There are several football clubs on Boa Vista, organised in the Brava Regional Football Association. Infrastructure The Esperadinha Airport, inaugurated in 1992, was closed in 2004 because of persisting strong winds. The village of Furna has a commercial port, the other port is Fajã de Água which is only used for fishing. Ferries to the islands of Fogo and Santiago depart from Furna. On Brava the villages may be reached by "Aluguer" bus. There is no fixed schedule, as the aluguers travel only when there are sufficient passengers. A few