Miragaia (Porto)

For the dinosaur genus, see Miragaia (dinosaur).
Miragaia
Parish

Coat of arms
Country Portugal
Municipality Porto
Disbanded 2013
Area
 • Total 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 2,067
 • Density 4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)

Miragaia (Portuguese pronunciation: [miɾɐˈɡajɐ]) is a former civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória.[1] The population in 2011 was 2,067,[2] in an area of 0.43 km².[3]

Local landmarks include Santo António Hospital, the ancient city walls of Porto, built by Ferdinand I and several palaces and churches.

Palace of Sereias

References

  1. ↑ Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 99-100" (pdf) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  3. ↑ Eurostat

External links

Coordinates: 41°08′46″N 8°37′12″W / 41.146°N 8.620°W / 41.146; -8.620


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