Roriz (Santo Tirso)
| Roriz | |
|---|---|
| Civil parish | |
  Roriz | |
| Coordinates: 41°20′42″N 8°22′55″W / 41.345°N 8.382°WCoordinates: 41°20′42″N 8°22′55″W / 41.345°N 8.382°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Subregion | Ave |
| Metropolitan area | Porto |
| District | Porto |
| Municipality | Santo Tirso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.17 km2 (2.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,665 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Roriz is an urban parish located 10 km northeast of the city of Santo Tirso. It is a major industrial center. The population in 2011 was 3,665,[1] in an area of 6.17 km².[2] It is known by its Singeverga Monastery of the Benedictine order, famous for its Singeverga Liqueur, it also has a nuns convent St Scholastica famous for its butter cookies.
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