Avanca

Avanca is a locality in , , and has about 6,540 residents. Avanca is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Casa-Museu Egas Moniz and Avanca railway halt.

Museum
is a museum.

Railway stop
is a railway stop.

Church
is situated 3 km north of Avanca.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Loureiro and Pardilhó.

Town
is a town, which is situated 3½ km east of Avanca.

Town
Photo: Beiramarense, Public domain.
is a village and a civil parish of the municipality of , Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,176, in an area of 15.7 km2. , is historically shaped by its proximity to the Ria de Aveiro, fostering a strong connection to maritime and agricultural industries. is situated 4½ km west of Avanca.

Village
Oliveira de Azeméis, Santiago de Riba-Ul, Ul, Macinhata da Seixa e Madail is a civil parish in the municipality of in Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal. is situated 7 km east of Avanca.

Avanca

Latitude
40.80771° or 40° 48′ 28″ north
Longitude
-8.5722° or 8° 34′ 20″ west
Population
6,540
Elevation
34 metres (112 feet)
United Nations Location Code
PT AVC
Open location code
8CGHRC5H+34
Geo­Names ID
2742617
Wiki­data ID
Q31893496
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Portuguese—“Avanca” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Avanca
  • Dutch: Avanca
  • Portuguese: Avanca
  • Avanca

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