Paranhos (Porto)

Paranhos
Parish
Coordinates: 41°10′44″N 8°36′58″W / 41.179°N 8.616°WCoordinates: 41°10′44″N 8°36′58″W / 41.179°N 8.616°W
Country Portugal
Region Norte
Subregion Grande Porto
Metropolitan area Porto
District Porto
Municipality Porto
Area
  Total 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 44,298
  Density 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
Website http://www.jfparanhos-porto.org/

Paranhos (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɐˈɾɐɲuʃ]) is a parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 44,298,[1] in an area of 7.17 km².[2] Local landmarks include the Areosa Church, various faculties of the University of Porto and the sprawling Hospital de São João (Saint John Hospital).

Church of Paranhos

References

  1. Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE), Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal
  2. Direção-Geral do Território