Miragaia

Miragaia (Portuguese pronunciation: [miɾɐˈɡajɐ]) 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]

Miragaia
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 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)

Local landmarks include Santo António Hospital, the ancient city walls of Porto, built by Ferdinand I, and several palaces and churches.

Palace of Sereias

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