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{{Infobox Portuguese subdivision
{{Geobox|Settlement
| type = parish
<!-- *** Heading *** -->
| name = Ribeira Seca
| name = Ribeira Seca
| native_name =
| image_skyline = Ribeira Grande - Beach.jpg
| image_caption = Santa Bárbara beach on the northern coast of Ribeira Seca, the most popular destination for surfers on the island.
| other_name =
| category = [[Freguesia (Portugal)|Civil Parish]]
| image_flag =
| image_shield = RGR-ribeiraseca.png
<!-- *** Names **** -->
| etymology = [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] for ''dry ravine''
| region = Azores
| official_name = Freguesia de Ribeira Seca
| island = [[São Miguel Island|São Miguel]]
| motto =
| municipality = [[Ribeira Grande, Azores|Ribeira Grande]]
| nickname =
| image_map = Locator map AZO SMG RBG Ribeira Seca.svg
| map_caption = Location of the civil parish of Ribeira Seca within the municipality of Ribeira Grande
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| coordinates = {{coord|37|48|57|N|25|32|16|W|display=inline,title}}
| image = Ribeira Grande - Beach.jpg
| established_date = Settlement: c. 1515<br>Parish: 12 December 1575<br>Civil parish: 25 October 1576
| image_caption = Santa Bárbara beach on the northern coast of Ribeira Seca, the most popular destination for surfers on the island.
| image_size = 235
| area_total_km2 = 12.59
| elevation_m = 20
<!-- *** Symbols *** -->
| flag =
| population_as_of = 2011
| symbol = RGR-ribeiraseca.png
| population_total = 2950
| postal_code = 9600-217
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| country = {{flag|Portugal}}
| area_code = 296
| state_type = Autonomous Region
| patron = [[Saint Peter|São Pedro]]
| state = {{flag|Azores|name=Azores}}
| website = http://www.jfribeiraseca.net
| district_type = Island
| district = [[São Miguel Island|São Miguel]]
| municipality = [[Ribeira Grande (Azores)|Ribeira Grande]]
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| part_type = Localities
| part_count = 3
| part = Bandejo
| part1 = Morro de Cima
| part2 = <nowiki>Ribeira Seca</nowiki>
| landmark =
| river =
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| location = Rotunda
| elevation = 20
| prominence =
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| lat_m = 48
| lat_s = 57
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| long_m = 32
| long_s = 16
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| area = 12.59
| area_land =
| area_water =
| area_urban = .75
| area_metro =
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| population = 2950
| population_date = 2011
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| population_density = auto
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| established_type = Settlement
| established = c. 1515
| established1_type = [[Parish]]
| established1 = 12 December 1575
| established2_type = [[Civil Parish]]
| established2 = 25 October 1576
| government_type = [[Local administrative unit|LAU]]
| government = Junta Freguesia
| government_location = Rua Bernado Manuel da Siveira Estrela, 20
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| mayor_type = [[Freguesia|President Junta]]
| mayor = João P.M. Dâmaso Moniz
| mayor_party =
| leader_type = President Assembleia
| leader = José Manuel Silva Aguiar
| leader_party =
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| timezone = Azores
| utc_offset = -1
| timezone_DST = Azores
| utc_offset_DST = 0
| iso_code =
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| postal_code_type = Postal Zone
| area_code = (+351) 296 XXX-XXXX
| area_code_type = Area Code & Prefix
| code =
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| map_size = 235
| map_caption = Location of the civil parish of Ribeira Seca within the municipality of Ribeira Grande
| map_background =
| map_locator =
<!-- *** Websites *** -->
| commons = Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande)
| statistics =
| website = http://www.jfribeiraseca.net
<!-- *** Footnotes *** -->
| footnotes = Geographic detail from Instituto Geográfico Português (2010)
}}
}}
'''Ribeira Seca''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] for [[wikt:en:dry|dry]] [[river]]) is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Ribeira Grande, São Miguel|Ribeira Grande]] in the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] archipelago of the [[Azores]]. The population in 2011 was 2,950,<ref>[http://www.ine.pt/xportal/xmain?xlang=en&xpid=INE&xpgid=ine_indicadores&indOcorrCod=0005889&contexto=pi&selTab=tab0 Instituto Nacional de Estatística]</ref> in an area of 12.59&nbsp;km².<ref>[http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/nuts_nomenclature/documents/PT-LAU.xls Eurostat] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906094624/http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/nuts_nomenclature/documents/PT-LAU.xls |date=September 6, 2014 }}</ref> It is located near the north coast of the island.
'''Ribeira Seca''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] for [[wikt:en:dry|dry]] [[river]]) is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Ribeira Grande, São Miguel|Ribeira Grande]] in the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] archipelago of the [[Azores]]. The population in 2011 was 2,950,<ref>[http://www.ine.pt/xportal/xmain?xlang=en&xpid=INE&xpgid=ine_indicadores&indOcorrCod=0005889&contexto=pi&selTab=tab0 Instituto Nacional de Estatística]</ref> in an area of 12.59&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>[http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/nuts_nomenclature/documents/PT-LAU.xls Eurostat] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007042623/http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/nuts_nomenclature/documents/PT-LAU.xls |date=October 7, 2012 }}</ref> It is located near the north coast of the island. It contains the localities Bandejo, Morro de Cima and Ribeira Seca.




==Architecture==
==Architecture==


The parish has a rich combination of modern and historical patrimony, in addition to natural spaces, such as the northern beach of Santa Bárbara, popular with surfers and watersports enthusiats. These include:
The parish has a rich combination of modern and historical patrimony, in addition to natural spaces, such as the northern beach of Santa Bárbara, popular with surfers and watersports enthusiasts. These include:


===Civic===
===Civic===
* Manorhouse of Mafoma ({{lang-pt|Solar da Mafoma}})
* Manorhouse of Mafoma ({{langx|pt|Solar da Mafoma}})

===Military===
===Military===
* Casamates of Santa Bárbara ({{lang-pt|Casamatas ao Areal de Santa Bárbara}})
* Casamates of Santa Bárbara ({{langx|pt|Casamatas ao Areal de Santa Bárbara}})

===Religious===
===Religious===
* Church of São Pedro ({{lang-pt|Igreja Paroquial de Ribeira Seca/Igreja de São Pedro}})
* Church of São Pedro ({{langx|pt|Igreja Paroquial de Ribeira Seca/Igreja de São Pedro}})
* Hermitage of Mãe de Deus ({{lang-pt|Ermida de Mãe de Deus}})
* Hermitage of Mãe de Deus ({{langx|pt|Ermida de Mãe de Deus}})
* Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Paciência ({{lang-pt|Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paciência/Ermida do Senhor da Paciência/Ermida do Ecce Homo}})
* Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Paciência ({{langx|pt|Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paciência/Ermida do Senhor da Paciência/Ermida do Ecce Homo}})
* Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Quietação ({{lang-pt|Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Quietação}})
* Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Quietação ({{langx|pt|Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Quietação}})
* Hermitage of Bom Sucesso ({{lang-pt|Ermida do Bom Sucesso/Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso}})
* Hermitage of Bom Sucesso ({{langx|pt|Ermida do Bom Sucesso/Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso}})


==Culture==
==Culture==
The parish is traditionally the seat of the ''Cavalhadas de São Pedro'', an event that occurs every 29 June, and celebrates the elevation oe Ribeira Grande to the status of city, with associated festivities. During the statutory holiday, the local residents prepare the ''Alâmpadas de São Pedro'' that decorate the roads and homes of the parish during this period. Preceding these events, on 28 June, is the ''Marchas de São Pedro,'' (''Marches of St. Peter'') that attract hundreds of participants, who parade through the parish.
The parish is traditionally the seat of the ''Cavalhadas de São Pedro'', an event that occurs every 29 June, and celebrates the elevation oe Ribeira Grande to the status of the city, with associated festivities. During the statutory holiday, the local residents prepare the ''Alâmpadas de São Pedro'' that decorate the roads and homes of the parish during this period. Preceding these events, on 28 June, is the ''Marchas de São Pedro,'' (''Marches of St. Peter'') that attract hundreds of participants, who parade through the parish.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Parishes of Ribeira Grande, Azores]]
[[Category:Parishes of Ribeira Grande, Azores]]

Latest revision as of 15:14, 1 November 2024

Ribeira Seca
Civil parish
Santa Bárbara beach on the northern coast of Ribeira Seca, the most popular destination for surfers on the island.
Santa Bárbara beach on the northern coast of Ribeira Seca, the most popular destination for surfers on the island.
Coat of arms of Ribeira Seca
Coat of arms
Location of the civil parish of Ribeira Seca within the municipality of Ribeira Grande
Location of the civil parish of Ribeira Seca within the municipality of Ribeira Grande
Coordinates: 37°48′57″N 25°32′16″W / 37.81583°N 25.53778°W / 37.81583; -25.53778
Country Portugal
Auton. regionAzores
IslandSão Miguel
MunicipalityRibeira Grande
EstablishedSettlement: c. 1515
Parish: 12 December 1575
Civil parish: 25 October 1576
Area
 • Total
12.59 km2 (4.86 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,950
 • Density230/km2 (610/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−01:00 (AZOT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+00:00 (AZOST)
Postal code
9600-217
Area code296
PatronSão Pedro
Websitehttp://www.jfribeiraseca.net

Ribeira Seca (Portuguese for dry river) is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 2,950,[1] in an area of 12.59 km2.[2] It is located near the north coast of the island. It contains the localities Bandejo, Morro de Cima and Ribeira Seca.

Architecture

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The parish has a rich combination of modern and historical patrimony, in addition to natural spaces, such as the northern beach of Santa Bárbara, popular with surfers and watersports enthusiasts. These include:

Civic

[edit]
  • Manorhouse of Mafoma (Portuguese: Solar da Mafoma)

Military

[edit]
  • Casamates of Santa Bárbara (Portuguese: Casamatas ao Areal de Santa Bárbara)

Religious

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  • Church of São Pedro (Portuguese: Igreja Paroquial de Ribeira Seca/Igreja de São Pedro)
  • Hermitage of Mãe de Deus (Portuguese: Ermida de Mãe de Deus)
  • Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Paciência (Portuguese: Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paciência/Ermida do Senhor da Paciência/Ermida do Ecce Homo)
  • Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Quietação (Portuguese: Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Quietação)
  • Hermitage of Bom Sucesso (Portuguese: Ermida do Bom Sucesso/Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso)

Culture

[edit]

The parish is traditionally the seat of the Cavalhadas de São Pedro, an event that occurs every 29 June, and celebrates the elevation oe Ribeira Grande to the status of the city, with associated festivities. During the statutory holiday, the local residents prepare the Alâmpadas de São Pedro that decorate the roads and homes of the parish during this period. Preceding these events, on 28 June, is the Marchas de São Pedro, (Marches of St. Peter) that attract hundreds of participants, who parade through the parish.

References

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  1. ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  2. ^ Eurostat Archived October 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
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