Viana do Castelo District
| Viana do Castelo District | |
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| District | |
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| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Historical province | Minho |
| No. of municipalities | 10 |
| No. of parishes | 290 |
| Capital | Viana do Castelo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,255 km2 (871 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 252,011 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| No. of parliamentary representatives | 6 |
The Viana do Castelo District (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈɐnɐ ðu kɐʃˈtɛlu], Portuguese: Distrito de Viana do Castelo) is a district located in the northwest of Portugal, bordered by Spain from the north and Braga District from the south. It has an area of 2,255 km² and a population of 252,011 (2006), for a density of 111.8 inhabitants/km². The district capital is the city of Viana do Castelo.
The district is composed of 10 municipalities:
Coordinates: 41°41′42″N 8°49′48″W / 41.69500°N 8.83000°W
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