Vila Real, Administrative district capital in northern Portugal.
Vila Real extends across 378 square kilometers of terrain, situated 450 meters above sea level between the Corgo and Cabril river valleys.
King Denis of Portugal established Vila Real through an official charter in 1289, marking the beginning of structured urban development in the region.
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, founded in 1986, brought educational advancement and cultural transformation to this northern Portuguese district.
The city connects to other regions through major highways A24, A7, and A4, while Corgobus operates five public transportation lines within the urban area.
Vila Real produced the first hydroelectric power in Portugal, maintaining this distinction from 1894 to 1926 through local energy installations.
Location: Vila Real
Inception: January 1, 1289
Elevation above the sea: 420 m
Shares border with: Sabrosa, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Mondim de Basto, Ribeira de Pena, Amarante, Peso da Régua
Address: 5000 Vila Real, Portugal
Email: geral@cm-vilareal.pt
Website: https://cm-vilareal.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.29528,-7.74611
Latest update: June 16, 2025 09:46
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