Horta (Matriz)

Matriz is a freguesia in the municipality of Horta, in the , which is part of the urbanized core of the city of Horta. The population in 2011 was 2,562, in an area of 1.81 km².
  • Locality with about 2,560 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 100 metres (340 feet)

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort of Santa Cruz and Botanical Garden of Faial.
, is a 16th-century fortification…
Luissilveira, Public domain.
Garden
The is an ecological garden…
Luissilveira, Public domain.
The is a watchtower located…
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Latitude
38.5383° or 38° 32′ 18″ north
Longitude
-28.6351° or 28° 38′ 6″ west
Open location code
89CHG9Q7+8X
Geo­Names ID

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