Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo
Angra | |
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| Very Noble, Loyal and Ever Steadfast City of Angra do Heroísmo | |
Panorama of Angra do Heroísmo City Hall Igreja da Misericórdia | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Interactive map of Angra do Heroísmo | |
Angra do Heroísmo Location in the Azores Angra do Heroísmo Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira) | |
| Coordinates: 38°39′20″N 27°13′10″W / 38.65556°N 27.21944°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 | 148.13/km2 (383.64/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 |
| 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) |
Angra do Heroísmo, officially the Very Noble, Loyal and Ever Steadfast City of Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, 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, in an area of 239.00 km2. It was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983.