Alijó

Alijó (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐliˈʒɔ] (audio speaker iconlisten)) is a city in the Norte Region of Portugal. It is in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 11,942.[1][2]

Alijó
Part of the landscape of Pinhão, which motivated the classification parts of Alijó as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Part of the landscape of Pinhão, which motivated the classification parts of Alijó as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Flag of Alijó
Coat of arms of Alijó
Coordinates: 41°16′34″N 7°28′30″W
Country Portugal
RegionNorte
Intermunic. comm.Douro
DistrictVila Real
Parishes14
Government
  PresidentJosé Rodrigues Paredes (PSD)
Area
  Total297.60 km2 (114.90 sq mi)
Elevation
739 m (2,425 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total11,942
  Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Postal code
5070
Area code259
PatronSanta Maria Maior
Websitehttp://www.cm-alijo.pt

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