Vila Maior

Vila Maior is a former civil parish in the municipality of , Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Canedo, Vale e Vila Maior. It has a population of 1,438 inhabitants and a total area of 2.71 km2.
  • Type: Locality with 1,510 residents
  • Description: civil parish in Portugal
  • Also known as: Freguesia de Vila Maior

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castro de Fiães.

Archaeological site
is an archaeological site, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Vila Maior.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sandim and Lobão.

Town
is a former civil parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish , Olival, Lever e Crestuma. The population in 2011 was 5,938, in an area of 13.56 km2. is situated 3½ km northwest of Vila Maior.

Town
is a former civil parish in the municipality of , Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish , Gião, Louredo e Guisande. It has a population of 5,761 inhabitants and a total area of 7.91 km2.

Town
is a former civil parish in the municipality of , Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish , Vale e Vila Maior. It has a population of 5,782 inhabitants and a total area of 27.81 km2.

Vila Maior

Latitude
41.0102° or 41° 0′ 37″ north
Longitude
-8.4898° or 8° 29′ 23″ west
Population
1,510
Elevation
180 metres (591 feet)
Open location code
8CHH2G66+33
Geo­Names ID
8010800
Wiki­data ID
Q2128023
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