Porto

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Porto

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

Location