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Roriz (Santo Tirso)

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Civil parish in Norte, Portugal
Roriz
Civil parish
Roriz is located in PortugalRorizRorizLocation in Portugal
Coordinates: 41°20′42″N 8°22′55″W / 41.345°N 8.382°W / 41.345; -8.382
Country Portugal
RegionNorte
Metropolitan areaPorto
DistrictPorto
MunicipalitySanto Tirso
Area
 • Total6.17 km (2.38 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,665
 • Density590/km (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)

Roriz is an urban parish located 10 km northeast of the city of Santo Tirso. It is a major industrial center. The population in 2011 was 3,665, in an area of 6.17 km². It is known by its Singeverga Monastery of the Benedictine order, famous for its Singeverga Liqueur, it also has a nuns convent St Scholastica famous for its butter cookies.

References

  1. Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  2. Eurostat
Parishes of Santo Tirso municipality
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