Braga

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Braga

Braga is the third-largest city in Portugal. In 2011, it has about 182,000 inhabitants.

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Coordinates: 41.53°N 8.42°W / 41.53; -8.42
Country Portugal
RegionNorte
Intermunic. comm.Cávado
DistrictBraga
Parishes37, see text
Government
  PresidentRicardo Rio (PSD)
Area
  Total183.40 km2 (70.81 sq mi)
Elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Highest elevation
558 m (1,831 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total193,333
  Density1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Postal code
470x
Area code253
Websitewww.cm-braga.pt
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Braga is known by the Portuguese as the religious centre of their country,[1] this is because Braga has the oldest cathedral in Portugal and many churches.


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