Madalena is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. Famous for its beaches, the parish makes border with the Atlantic Ocean and only a couple of miles close to Rio Douro. Due to its geographical location, the inhabitants can enjoy considerable sunshine duration all year with warm weather. It is a historical place over 800 years old with deep agricultural traditions and fishing practices.
Madalena | |
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  Madalena Location in Portugal | |
| Coordinates: 41°06′58″N 8°39′04″W / 41.116°N 8.651°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Metropolitan area | Porto |
| District | Porto |
| Municipality | Vila Nova de Gaia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.69 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,040 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
The population in 2011 was 10,040,[1] in an area of 4.69 km².[2]
Media edit
Notícias da Madalena is a free, quarterly regional newspaper that informs readers of the goings-on in Madalena.
References edit
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
- ^ Eurostat Archived 2012-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
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