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Miragaia

Coordinates: 41°08′46″N 8°37′12″W / 41.146°N 8.620°W / 41.146; -8.620
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Miragaia
Coat of arms of Miragaia
Coordinates: 41°08′46″N 8°37′12″W / 41.146°N 8.620°W / 41.146; -8.620
Country Portugal
RegionNorte
Metropolitan areaMetropolitan Area of Porto
DistrictPorto
MunicipalityPorto
Disbanded2013
Area
 • Total0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,067
 • Density4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)

Miragaia (Portuguese pronunciation: [miɾɐˈɣajɐ]) 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 (0.17 square miles).[3]

Local landmarks include Santo António Hospital, the ancient city walls of Porto, built by Ferdinand I, the Chafariz da Colher fountain and several palaces and churches. Its jewish and moorish quarters used to be known as Bairro de Monchique.

Palace of Sereias

Notable people from Miragaia

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References

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  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 Archived 2012-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
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