Vila do Porto

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Template: Infobox city in Portugal / maintenance / management location is empty Template: Infobox city in Portugal / Maintenance / Web page is blank Vila do Porto is a small town ( Vila ) on the belonging to Portugal Santa Maria Island ( Azores ) with 3115 inhabitants ( 30 June. , 2011).

History

Vila do Porto is the oldest city in the Azores. 1432 was taken by the Portuguese in possession with the landing of a member of Christ the Equestrian Order of the island of Santa Maria. As of 1439 the settlement began; In 1472 the town was granted the city rights.

Public institutions

In Vila do Porto has a primary school, a secondary school, a high school and a church. In addition, for some years, there is also a health center ( hospital outpatient and inpatient care ). 2008, the port was extended with a yacht range. North West of the city in 1944, designed as a military base airport of the island of Santa Maria.

Attractions

Across the harbor stands on a hill Fort São Brás. The main church is the parish church Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Assuncao. It was built in the 16th century, making it one of the oldest churches in the Azores. After a major fire in 1832 it was rebuilt.

The port

Forte de São Brás above the city

Management

Council Vila do Porto

Vila do Porto is the seat of an eponymous district ( Municipio ). This district covers the entire surface of the island of Santa Maria. Its highest point is at 590 m ( Pico Alto).

The following parishes belong to the circle of Vila do Porto:

Demographics

Local holiday

  • June 24

Twinning

Sons and daughters of the town

  • António de Sousa Braga ( b. 1941 ), Bishop of Angra
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