Type: | parish |
Official Name: | Madalena |
Region: | Norte |
Metro: | Porto |
District: | Porto |
Municipality: | Vila Nova de Gaia |
Coordinates: | 41.116°N -8.651°W |
Area Total: | 4.69 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Population Total: | 10,040 |
Madalena is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. Famous for its beaches, the parish makes border with the Atlantic Ocean and only a couple of miles close to Rio Douro. Due to its geographical location, the inhabitants can enjoy considerable sunshine duration all year with warm weather. It is a historical place over 800 years old with deep agricultural traditions and fishing practices.
The population in 2011 was 10,040,[1] in an area of 4.69 km².[2]
Notícias da Madalena is a free, quarterly regional newspaper that informs readers of the goings-on in Madalena.