Custóias
| Custóias | ||
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| Parish | ||
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| Country | Portugal | |
| Municipality | Matosinhos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 18,065 | |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 4460 | |
| Website | http://www.custoias.ciberjunta.com | |
Custóias is a Portuguese parish (freguesia) in the Matosinhos Municipality that lies within the Greater Porto area. Custóias is a town since 2003. The town is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Matosinhos and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Porto.
Description
The town covers an area is 5.78 square kilometres (1,430 acres) and had 18,065 inhabitants in the 2001 census. The area is mainly residential, with two-storey dwellings. The town centre is the town square, called Largo do Souto (Souto Square). Custóias hosts a large fair every Saturday.
Transportation
Custóias is served by A4 and VRI motorways. Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto and Resende provide the bus network. The Porto Metro are Line B and E - Custóias; Line C - Cândido dos Reis and Pias.
Penitentiary
Custóias is home to a state prison that serves the northern region of the country. It was built by prisoners in 1974.
External links
Coordinates: 41°12′00″N 8°37′59″W / 41.200°N 8.633°W
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