Santa Cruz da Graciosa (parish)
Santa Cruz | |
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The civil parish of Santa Cruz das Flores, as seen from Monte da Ajuda, looking to the northeast | |
| Coordinates: 39°5′2″N 28°0′6″W / 39.08389°N 28.00167°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Auton. region | Azores |
| Island | Graciosa |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz da Graciosa |
| Established | Parish: c. 1470 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.52 km2 (5.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,776 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−01:00 (AZOT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+00:00 (AZOST) |
| Postal code | 9880-378 |
| Area code | 292 |
| Patron | Santa Cruz |
| Website | www |
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is a civil parish in the municipality of the same name on the volcanic island of Graciosa, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The parish occupies the northeastern corner of the island and is the home of the municipal seat, as well as economic center concentrating most municipal services, in addition to the main airport and port. The population in 2011 was 1,776, in an area of 15.52 km2.