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São Jorge (Santana)
São Jorge (Portuguese for Saint George) is a parish in the district of Santana in the Madeira Islands. The population in 2001 is 1,610, its density is 88/km2 and the area is 18.3 km2/1,830 ha. São Jorge is the third largest in population, the second largest in area and the third largest in density in Santana. It is located west of Santana. The main industry are agriculture. It is connected with a road linking Santana and the western part of the island. The Atlantic Ocean is to the north. The mountains are to the south.
Nearest parishes
- Ilha, west
- Santana, east
Geography
- Location:
- Latitude: 32.81667 (32°49') N
- Longitude: 16.9 (16°54') W
- Altitude: 243 m (800 ft)
São Jorge has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasia, a church and a square (praça).
External links
- Map and aerial photos
Last updated: 05-30-2005 22:11:16
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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