Angra do Heroísmo
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For the district, see Angra do Heroísmo (district).
Angra do Heroísmo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃ɡɾɐ ðu eɾuˈiʒmu] ⓘ), or simply Angra,[1][2] is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the Azores. Founded in 1478, Angra was historically the most important city in the Azores, as seat of the Bishop of the Azores, government entities, and having previously served as the capital city of Portugal during the Liberal Wars. The population in 2011 was 35,402,[3] in an area of 239.00 km2.[4] It was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983.
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Angra do Heroísmo | |
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Clockwise: View of Monte Brasil; typical street in Angra; view of São Mateus da Calheta; panoramic view of Angra; Fortress of São João Baptista; Igreja da Misericórdia. | |
Coordinates: 38°39′20″N 27°13′10″W | |
Country | Portugal |
Auton. region | Azores |
Island | Terceira |
Established | Municipality: c. 1478 |
Parishes | 19 |
Government | |
• President | José Gabriel do Álamo de Meneses |
Area | |
• Total | 239.00 km2 (92.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 35,402 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−01:00 (AZOT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC±00:00 (AZOST) |
Postal code | 9701-101 |
Area code | 292 |
Patron | São João |
Local holiday | 24 June |
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Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Official name ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Official name | Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores |
Criteria | iv, vi |
Reference | 206 |
Inscription | 1983 (7th Session) |
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