Matriz is a parish in the district of Ribeira Grande in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,968,[1] in an area of 10.84 km².[2] It is situated on the north coast of the island. Together with the parish Conceição, it forms the town Ribeira Grande. It contains the localities Bairro de Santa Luzia, Caldeiras and Matriz.
Matriz | |
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Civil parish | |
Matriz Location in the Azores Show map of AzoresMatriz Matriz (São Miguel) Show map of São Miguel | |
Coordinates: 37°49′24″N 25°31′13″W | |
Country | Portugal |
Auton. region | Azores |
Island | São Miguel |
Municipality | Ribeira Grande |
Area | |
• Total | 10.84 km2 (4.19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,968 |
• Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−01:00 (AZOT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC±00:00 (AZOST) |
Postal code | 9600-572 |
Area code | 292 |
Patron | Nossa Senhora da Estrela |
Website | www |