Lomba da Maia

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Lomba da Maia is a parish in the district of Ribeira Grande in the Azores. The population in 2001 is 1,174, its density is 57.4/km² and the area is 20.47 km². Lomba da Maia is the highest parish in pointing the central part in Ribeira Grande.

  • Location:
    • Latitude: 37.833 (37°44') N
    • Longitude: 25.35 (25°21') W
  • Altitude: 339 m (1,115 ft)
  • Postal code: 9625

Lomba da Maia has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasia, a church and a square (praça).

Manuel Bulhoes built a road to the sea in order to help his beloved town have better access to the beauty of its lookout view and beach.


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