Velas

Velas is a locality in , and has about 1,980 residents. Velas is situated near the neighborhood , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Portão do Mar.

City gate
Photo: Mosbatho, CC BY 4.0.
is a city gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santo Amaro and Fajã de João Dias.

Village
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
is a parish in the district of in the .

Hamlet
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
The is a permanent debris field… is situated 6 km north of Velas.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a civil parish in the municipality of in the islands of the . is situated 8 km southeast of Velas.

Velas

Latitude
38.68182° or 38° 40′ 55″ north
Longitude
-28.20909° or 28° 12′ 33″ west
Population
1,980
Elevation
35 metres (115 feet)
UN/LOCODE
PT VEL
Open location code
89CHMQJR+P9
Geo­Names ID
3372485
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Russian—“Velas” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “韋拉斯”
  • Korean: “벨라스”
  • Lithuanian: “Velašas”
  • Russian: “Велаш”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ribeira do Almeida and Santo Amaro.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Jardim da República and Arco Natural de Velas.

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