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Águas Santas

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Águas Santas is a Portuguese town and parish located in the municipality of Maia. The population in 2011 was 27,470, in an area of 8.23 km2, making it one of the most densely populated towns in the Porto District. It is located about 3.5 kilometers north of the city of Porto, near river Leça.

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Águas Santas
Rua da Baixia, Maia

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N 41.209 ° E -8.589 °
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4475-383 Maia
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