Castelo Branco (Horta)

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Castelo Branco (Portuguese meaning the "white castle") is a parish in the district of Horta in the Azores. The population in 2001 is 1,349, its density is 55.4/km² and the area is 24.33 km². Castelo Branco is located in the southern portion of the municipality as well as the island of Faial (Fayal).

[edit] Geography

• Location:
  • Latitude: 38.51667 (38°31') N
  • Longitude: 28.71667 (28°43') W
• Altitude:
  • Lowest and Centre: Atlantic Ocean
  • Highest: -
  • Name of inhabitants: -
  • Postal code (2004): P-9900

[edit] Other

Castelo Branco has a school, a lyceum, a church and a square (praça).

[edit] External links

• http://www.azoren-online.com/faial/tipps/sehenswuerdigkeiten/castelobranco/index.shtml (in German)
• Map and aerial photos
  • Street Maps: Street map from Mapquest, MapPoint or Google
  • Satellite Images: Google
• Coordinates: 37°45′0″N, 25°43′0″W