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.Places of Interest
Highlights: Topo Lighthouse and Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário.
Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Church
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fajã de São João.
Fajã de São João
Hamlet
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.Topo (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)
- Type: Locality with 508 residents
- Also known as: “Topo (Nossa Senhora do Rosario)”
- Location: Calheta Municipality, Azores, Islands of the Atlantic Ocean
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Latitude
38.5572° or 38° 33′ 26″ north
Longitude
-27.7834° or 27° 47′ 0″ west
Population
508
Elevation
296 metres (971 feet)
Open location code
89CJH648+VJ
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Places to explore: Topo and Santo Antão.
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Highlights: Topo Point and Manor of the Tiagos.
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