Ãguas Santas
| Ãguas Santas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parish | ||
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| Coordinates: 41°12′32″N 8°35′20″W / 41.209°N 8.589°WCoordinates: 41°12′32″N 8°35′20″W / 41.209°N 8.589°W | ||
| Country | Portugal | |
| Municipality | Maia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 27,470 | |
| • Density | 3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi) | |
| Website | http://www.jf-aguassantas.pt/ | |
Ãguas Santas is a Portuguese town and parish located in the municipality of Maia. The population in 2011 was 27,470,[1] in an area of 8.23 km²,[2] making it one of the most densely populated towns in the Porto District. It is located about 3.5 kilometers north of the city of Porto, near river Leça.
History
The first references to Ãguas Santas are found in a document dating from the year 1120, where Pope Callixtus II mentions the monastery of Aquis Sanctis.[3]
See also
- Associação Atlética de Ãguas Santas - the local professional handball team
- Cerealis - a Portuguese food producer headquartered in Ãguas Santas
References
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