São Pedro (Ponta Delgada)
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São Pedro is the easternmost parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada
on São Miguel
Island in the Azores
. It is part of the historic downtown area of Ponta Delgada (covering an area of 2.81 km²) that includes a 2001 population of 7,177 inhabitants (its density is 2,554.1/km²). The parish was first incorporated in 1976.
By 1499, the population included the writer Pêro de Tieve, who signed the document that elevated Ponta Delgada to status of town. In the 18th century, the residence of Morgado do Canto became the residence for Don Pedro IV, Duke of Brangança, when he disembarked and installed his Liberalist faction in the Azores. From here, the Duke would travel to the other islands and gather forces before parting for the continent with 7,500 troops to combat the Absolutionist faction. The departure occurred from Relvão, a zone that was later transformed into a public walkway and retained the title of Alemeda da Liberidade or Alemeda do Duque de Bragança.
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada is a city and municipality on the island of São Miguel in the archipelago of the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal. It includes 44,403 residents in the urban area, and approximately 20,113 inhabitants in the three central parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro,...
on São Miguel
São Miguel
-Brazil:* São Miguel, Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte* Barra de São Miguel, Alagoas, a municipality in the State of Alagoas* Barra de São Miguel, Paraíba, a municipality in the State of Paraíba* São Miguel do Aleixo, a municipality in the State of Sergipe...
Island in the Azores
Azores
The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, and is located about west from Lisbon and about east from the east coast of North America. The islands, and their economic exclusion zone, form the Autonomous Region of the...
. It is part of the historic downtown area of Ponta Delgada (covering an area of 2.81 km²) that includes a 2001 population of 7,177 inhabitants (its density is 2,554.1/km²). The parish was first incorporated in 1976.
History
The first inhabitants on the island of São Miguel were primarily farmers, and were granted tracts of land to cultivate. These small populations would eventually form the nucleus of the three main agglomerations in southern São Miguel: Matriz, Santa Clara and São Pedro. In addition to agriculture, farmers were fishermen, complimenting their seasonal activities and sheltered by the natural harbours in the regions.By 1499, the population included the writer Pêro de Tieve, who signed the document that elevated Ponta Delgada to status of town. In the 18th century, the residence of Morgado do Canto became the residence for Don Pedro IV, Duke of Brangança, when he disembarked and installed his Liberalist faction in the Azores. From here, the Duke would travel to the other islands and gather forces before parting for the continent with 7,500 troops to combat the Absolutionist faction. The departure occurred from Relvão, a zone that was later transformed into a public walkway and retained the title of Alemeda da Liberidade or Alemeda do Duque de Bragança.
Geography
São Pedro has a few schools, lyceums, gymnasiums, a church and a square (praça).Notable citizens
- Roberto IvensRoberto IvensRoberto Ivens was a Portuguese explorer of Africa, Geographer, colonial administrator, and an officer of the Portuguese Navy.-Early life:...
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