Lagoa, Portugal
Lagoa (Portuguese pronunciation: [lɐˈɣoɐ] ⓘ) is a city and municipality in the district of Faro, in the Portuguese region of Algarve. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 22,975, in an area of 88.25 km2. Its urban population, in the city of Lagoa proper, is 6,100 inhabitants. An important travel destination, its coast has won numerous accolades. Marinha Beach was considered by the Michelin Guide as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Lagoa | |
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Municipality | |
Sea coast of municipality of Lagoa | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 37°8′N 8°27′W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Algarve |
| Intermunic. comm. | Algarve |
| District | Faro |
| Parishes | 4 |
| Government | |
| • President | Francisco José Malveiro Martins (PS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 88.25 km2 (34.07 sq mi) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,975 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Postal code | 8401 |
| Patron | Our Lady of Light |
| Website | http://www.cm-lagoa.pt |
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