Sé (Porto)

Sé
Civil parish
Country Portugal
Municipality Porto
Disbanded 2013
Area
 • Total 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 3,460
 • Density 7,100/km2 (18,000/sq mi)

Sé (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɛ]) 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 3,460,[2] in an area of 0.49 km².[3]

Sé is one of the four districts within the UNESCO World Heritage Classified Zone of Porto, the others being São Nicolau, Vitória, and Miragaia.

Local landmarks include Porto Cathedral (which gave the name to the parish), Santa Clara Church, several chapels and episcopal buildings. It is also the location of the major São Bento train station.

References

  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

Coordinates: 41°08′38″N 8°36′25″W / 41.144°N 8.607°W / 41.144; -8.607


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