Rabo de Peixe, Administrative division in São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
Located in Ribeira Grande municipality, Rabo de Peixe covers 16.96 square kilometers and houses 8,866 residents, making it the largest parish in its jurisdiction point.
The Church of Senhor Bom Jesus, constructed between 1690 and 1735, stands as a central religious structure featuring Baroque architectural elements.
Two philharmonic bands, Sociedade Filarmónica Lira do Norte and Filarmónica Progresso do Norte, established in 1867 and 1888, maintain musical traditions.
The local port underwent expansion and modernization in 2012, supporting fishing activities that form a substantial part of the local economy.
A former military airfield in Santana plain served as the first civilian airport in the Azores before operations moved to Ponta Delgada.
Website: http://jf-rabodepeixe.pt
GPS coordinates: 37.80835,-25.58511
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:02
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