Topo (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)
Topo, also known as Nossa Senhora do Rosário, is a freguesia on the northeastern corner of the municipality Calheta on the island of São Jorge. It is considered the first settlement on the island of São Jorge to attain the status of municipality; from 1510 to 1867 "Vila do Topo" was the municipal seat of Topo, which included the neighboring parish of Santo Antão.- Locality with about 510 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 300 metres (970 feet)
Places of Interest
Discover Topo Lighthouse and Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fajã de São João.
Fajã de São João
The Fajã de São João is a permanent debris field…
7 km west of Topo (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)
Topo (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)
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Latitude
38.5572° or 38° 33′ 26″ north
Longitude
-27.7834° or 27° 47′ 0″ west
Open location code
89CJH648+VJ
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Localities in the Area
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