Lajes do Pico
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| - Country | Portugal | |||
| - Region | A.R. of Azores | |||
| - Subregion | A.R. of Azores | |||
| - District or A.R. | A.R. of Azores | |||
| Mayor | Sara Rosa Santos | |||
| - Party | PSD | |||
| Area | 155.3 km² | |||
| Population | ||||
| - Total | 4,840 | |||
| - Density | 52/km² | |||
| No. of parishes | 6 | |||
| Coordinates | 38º24'N 28º14'W | |||
| Municipal holiday | Saint Anthony June 29 |
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Lajes do Pico (pron. IPA: ['laʒɨʃ du 'piku]) is a municipality in the southern part of the Azores.
The municipality is located is on the southern part of the Pico Island. The northern area of the municipality is mountainous while the Atlantic Ocean is in the south. The only road linking to the northern part of the island runs through the mountain ranges of Pico.
The municipality has a population of 4,840 and the area is 155.3 km². It is bordered by Madalena to the west and by São Roque do Pico to the north.
[edit] Parishes
The 6 parishes of Lajes do Pico are:
- Calheta de Nesquim
- Lajes do Pico
- Piedade
- Ribeiras
- Ribeirinha
- São João
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