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District of Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo District
District
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Country Portugal
Region Norte
Historical province Minho
No. of municipalities 10
No. of parishes 290
Capital Viana do Castelo
Area
 • Total 2,255 km2 (871 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 252,011
 • Density 110/km2 (290/sq mi)
No. of parliamentary representatives 6

The Viana do Castelo District (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈɐnɐ ðu kɐʃˈtɛlu], Portuguese: Distrito de Viana do Castelo) is a district located in the northwest of Portugal, bordered by Spain from the north and Braga District from the south. It has an area of 2,255 km² and a population of 252,011 (2006), for a density of 111.8 inhabitants/km². The district capital is the city of Viana do Castelo.

The district is composed of 10 municipalities:

Coordinates: 41°41′42″N 8°49′48″W / 41.69500°N 8.83000°W / 41.69500; -8.83000


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