Cidade da Maia is a civil parish in the municipality of Maia, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Gueifães, Maia and Vermoim.[1] The population in 2011 was 40,134,[2] in an area of 10.42 km².[3] The parish covers the central area of Maia. In 1902, Maia achieved the status of vila (town). Maia was granted city status (cidade) on 23 August 1986.
Cidade da Maia | |
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Civil parish | |
![]() ![]() Cidade da Maia Location in Portugal | |
Coordinates: 41.233°N 8.622°W / 41.233; -8.622 | |
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Region | Norte |
Metropolitan area | Porto |
District | Porto |
Municipality | Maia |
Area | |
• Total | 10.42 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 40,134 |
• Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
Maia is the hometown of two important sports organizations: the football club FC Maia, and the cycling team União Ciclista da Maia.
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