Pousa
| Pousa | |
|---|---|
| Parish | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Municipality | Barcelos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.13 km2 (2.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,290 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) |
Pousa is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Barcelos. It has a population of 2,290 inhabitants and a total area of 6.13 km².
Coordinates: 41°33′07″N 8°31′05″W / 41.552°N 8.518°W
Pousa is located in between the two sub-cities (Barcelos and Braga) in the northern region of Portugal a few kilometres away from Porto. This quiet village is one of the most tranquil places of Europe's additional countries. Many of its residence work in the sub-cities as they are within 30 minutes reach using motorised transport. There are 4-5 Caffe's in which the locals go to such as Tani and Tani 2. There is also a quiet bar called Tabuas which specialise in cocktails along with commercial or local music. It is surrounded by a beautiful mainstream river along with mountains filled with pine/oak trees. Forest fires are rare but not overlooked by authorities as there is at least one every year. Pousa has the Auto Estrada Porto-Valencia running across through its border of its neighbour (Graca) Beautiful landscape and traditional life style is mainly preserved in this small but fruitful location of Portugal. This Article was written By Orlando Gomes Resident Of Pousa.