Porto
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Porto is Portugal's second-largest city, situated on the Douro River estuary. Recognized as a global city, its historic center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The city's name, derived from the Roman 'Portus Cale', is linked to the origin of Portugal's name.
Statistics
Area
41.42 km²
Population
231,800