Altares ( port. Altares ) - a district ( fregezia ) in Portugal , part of the Azores Islands . Located on the island of Terceira . It is an integral part of the municipality of Angra do Heroismo . The population is 884 people for 2001 . It covers an area of 26.04 km².
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A country | Portugal | ||||
Region | Azores | ||||
County | Azores (autonomous region) | ||||
Municipality | Angra do Heroismo | ||||
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Founded | 1480 | ||||
Area | 26.04 km² | ||||
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Population | 884 people ( 2001 ) | ||||
Density | 33.9 people / km² | ||||
Katoykonim | altarense | ||||
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Postcode | 9700-301 Altares | ||||
Roque de Montpellier ( port. Roque de Montpellier ) is considered the patron saint of the area.
History
The area was founded in 1480 .