Matriz | |
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Coordinates: 37°49′24″N 25°31′13″W / 37.82333°N 25.52028°W | |
Country | Portugal |
Auton. region | Azores |
Island | São Miguel |
Municipality | Ribeira Grande |
Area | |
• Total | 10.84 km2 (4.19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,968 |
• Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−01:00 (AZOT) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC±00:00 (AZOST) |
Postal code | 9600-572 |
Area code | 292 |
Patron | Nossa Senhora da Estrela |
Website |
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Matriz is a parish in the district of Ribeira Grande in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,968, [1] in an area of 10.84 km². [2] It is situated on the north coast of the island. Together with the parish Conceição, it forms the town Ribeira Grande. It contains the localities Bairro de Santa Luzia, Caldeiras and Matriz.