Velas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Velas is a municipality located on the western side of São Jorge Island in the Azores, Portugal. The town of Velas serves as the municipal seat and is situated on the south coast. Historically documented as a village on a 1507 map, Velas experienced population fluctuations due to emigration.
Statistics
Area
15.18 km²
Population
5,398