FACTOID # 109: What is in a name? More than 90% of people in Bhutan, Burundi and Burkina Faso are involved in agriculture.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Santa Cruz das Flores

Santa Cruz das Flores is both a municipality in the Western part of the Azores.


The parish population in 2001 is 1,810, its density is 45.8/km² and the area is 39.55 km².


The population is 2,493(2001) and the area is 72.11 km². The municipality the Northern portion of the island of Flores. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on all sides except South, where is borders Lajes das Flores to the south; Corvo is visible from the North coast.


The village was founded in 1548.


There are 4 parishes (freguesias) in the municipality:

  • Caveira
  • Cedros
  • Ponta Delgada
  • Santa Cruz das Flores

  Results from FactBites:
 
AZORES express (2544 words)
Santa Maria is home to the peak at Pico Alto, which is the highest point of the island, and São Loren Resort, a seaside area with a fine beach and natural swimming pools.
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is the main town, with many fine churches that date from the 16th and 18th-centuries.
Flores is the western end of Europe, and, along with Corvo, forms the western group of islands of the archipelago.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.