Cedofeita

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Cedofeita

Parish

Coat of arms

Location in the municipality of Porto

Country

Portugal

Municipality

Porto

Area

• Total

2.66 km² (1.03 sq mi)

Population (2001)

• Total

24,784

• Density

9,300/km² (24,000/sq mi)

Website

http://www.cedofeita.j-f.org/

Cedofeita (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨduˈfejtɐ]) is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Porto. It has a population of 24,784 inhabitants and a total area of 2.66 km².

Local landmarks include the Church of Cedofeita (dedicated to Saint Martin), the Mouzinho de Albuquerque Plaza, the Oliveira's Fountain, several chapels and modern architecture buildings.

The film director Manoel de Oliveira was born here in 1908. Casa da Pedra is located in Cedofeita.

Main façade of the Church of Cedofeita.

v t e Parishes of Porto municipality

Aldoar Bonfim Campanhã Cedofeita Foz do Douro Lordelo do Ouro Massarelos Miragaia Nevogilde Paranhos Ramalde São Nicolau Santo Ildefonso Sé Vitória

Coordinates: 41°09′22″N 8°37′23″W / 41.156°N 8.623°W / 41.156; -8.623

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