Sé (Porto)

Parish
Country Portugal
Municipality Porto
Disbanded 2013
Area
  Total 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 3,460
  Density 7,100/km2 (18,000/sq mi)

(Portuguese pronunciation: [sɛ]) 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 3,460,[2] in an area of 0.49 km².[3]

Sé is one of the four districts within the UNESCO World Heritage Classified Zone of Porto, the others being São Nicolau, Vitória, and Miragaia.

Local landmarks include Porto Cathedral (which gave the name to the parish), Santa Clara Church, several chapels and episcopal buildings. It is also the location of the major São Bento train station.

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Coordinates: 41°08′38″N 8°36′25″W / 41.144°N 8.607°W / 41.144; -8.607


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