Santa Bárbara, Parish in Ribeira Grande, Portugal.
Santa Bárbara is a parish in Ribeira Grande on the island of São Miguel, encompassing several small villages including Chavinha, Courela, and Diogo across rolling terrain. The settlement spreads across different elevations and shows the typical layout of Azorean parishes with scattered residential areas.
The settlement was founded in 1522 when the first residents established themselves in this area. It gained official parish status in 1736, giving it administrative recognition within the Azores region.
The parish celebrates Nossa Senhora das Vitórias through traditional festivals that bring together residents from across the Azores to share local customs.
The area sits at roughly 88 meters above sea level and shows the typical green landscape of the Azores. Visitors should prepare for humid conditions and frequently changing weather that is typical for this island region.
The freguesia operates within specific time zones, shifting between UTC−01:00 and UTC+00:00, reflecting its geographical position in the Atlantic Ocean.
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