São Roque do Pico
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
São Roque do Pico is a municipality located on the northern coast of Pico Island in the Portuguese Azores. Established in 1542, the town gained administrative autonomy from Lajes do Pico following a royal decree by King John III. Its historical economy relied heavily on viticulture and the production of Verdelho wine for international export.
Statistics
Area
142.36 km²
Population
3,388