Costa da Caparica

Costa da Caparica (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɔʃtɐ ðɐ kɐpɐˈɾikɐ]) is a Portuguese civil parish, located in the municipality of Almada along the western coast of the district of Setúbal. The total population in 2011 was 13,418, in an area of 10.18 km2. Since 9 December 2004, the Costa da Caparica has been designated as city within the urban hierarchy of Portugal.

Costa da Caparica
Panoramic view of Caparica coast
Costa da Caparica
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 38.645°N 9.237°W / 38.645; -9.237
Country Portugal
RegionLisbon
Metropolitan areaLisbon
DistrictSetúbal
MunicipalityAlmada
Area
  Total10.18 km2 (3.93 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total13,418
  Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Postal code
2829
Area code212
PatronNossa Senhora da Guadalupe
Websitewww.jf-costacaparica.pt
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