São João da Pesqueira
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
São João da Pesqueira is a historic municipality in northern Portugal, notable for receiving the country's earliest royal charter. It is situated within the UNESCO-listed Alto Douro Wine Region, which is famous for its terraced vineyards and Port wine production. The area features significant archaeological sites dating back 7,000 years.
Statistics
Area
266.11 km²
Population
7,874