Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande)

Ribeira Seca
Civil Parish
Santa Bárbara beach on the northern coast of Ribeira Seca, the most popular destination for surfers on the island.
Coat of arms
Official name: Freguesia de Ribeira Seca
Name origin: Portuguese for dry ravine
Country  Portugal
Autonomous Region  Azores
Island São Miguel
Municipality Ribeira Grande
Localities Bandejo, Morro de Cima, Ribeira Seca
Center Rotunda
 - elevation 20 m (66 ft)
 - coordinates 37°48′57″N 25°32′16″W / 37.81583°N 25.53778°W / 37.81583; -25.53778Coordinates: 37°48′57″N 25°32′16″W / 37.81583°N 25.53778°W / 37.81583; -25.53778
Highest point Pico do Barrosa
 - elevation 901 m (2,956 ft)
 - coordinates 37°45′54″N 25°29′46″W / 37.76500°N 25.49611°W / 37.76500; -25.49611
Lowest point Sea Level
 - location Atlantic Ocean
Area 12.59 km2 (5 sq mi)
 - urban .75 km2 (0 sq mi)
Population 2,950 (2011)
Density 234/km2 (606/sq mi)
Settlement c. 1515
 - Parish 12 December 1575
 - Civil Parish 25 October 1576
LAU Junta Freguesia
 - location Rua Bernado Manuel da Siveira Estrela, 20
President Junta João P.M. Dâmaso Moniz
President Assembleia José Manuel Silva Aguiar
Timezone Azores (UTC-1)
 - summer (DST) Azores (UTC0)
Postal Zone 9600-217
Area Code & Prefix (+351) 296 XXX-XXXX
Patron Saint São Pedro
Location of the civil parish of Ribeira Seca within the municipality of Ribeira Grande
Wikimedia Commons: Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande)
Website: http://www.jfribeiraseca.net
Geographic detail from Instituto Geográfico Português (2010)

Ribeira Seca (Portuguese for dry river) is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 2,950,[1] in an area of 12.59 km².[2] It is located near the north coast of the island.


Architecture

The parish has a rich combination of modern and historical patrimony, in addition to natural spaces, such as the northern beach of Santa Bárbara, popular with surfers and watersports enthusiats. These include:

Civic

Military

Religious

Culture

The parish is traditionally the seat of the Cavalhadas de São Pedro, an event that occurs every 29 June, and celebrates the elevation oe Ribeira Grande to the status of city, with associated festivities. During the statutory holiday, the local residents prepare the Alâmpadas de São Pedro that decorate the roads and homes of the parish during this period. Preceding these events, on 28 June, is the Marchas de São Pedro, (Marches of St. Peter) that attract hundreds of participants, who parade through the parish.

References

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