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southwestern weather systems, giving rise to the port of São Mateus. Another cove to the west, which is wider and open to the sea, resulted in the settlement of Terreiro. To the east and west of the Biscoitinho Platform the coast is low, with altitudes less than 10 metres (33 ft), consisting of basalt primarily, with some pyroclasts. The exception is the zone of Ponta de São Mateus, near the old church, where the coast is covered in a thick layer of
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and fishing community. The parish contains the localities Bairro Novo, Canada da Cruz Dourada, Canada da Igreja, Canada do Capitão Mor, Canada do Pombal, Canada dos Calços, Canada dos Folhadais, Canada Francesa, São Mateus and Terra Pão. These 50 named agglomerations are connected by a patchwork of linear roadways extending from the Estrada Regional E.R.1-1ª, organized into:
115: 82: 617:, characterized by the homes of the poor and fishermen. Towards the west the agglomeration abruptly terminates at Terreiro, limited by the zone of Arrife, which is almost underpopulated, except for the homes of the early gentry and noble classes of Angra. In the east, towards Angra do Heroísmo, the urban area extends along the coast, broken by the 779:) was built to replace the old hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Luz, but its location (along the coast) made it susceptible to winter storms and hurricanes; on 28 August 1893, it was hit by a hurricane resulting in the destruction of most of its roof, and its eventual abandon. It was replaced by the main parochial church. 446:. They served the purpose of defending political activities in the archipelago, but also safeguarded the pillaging from pirates and privateers that occurred during this period (which was the justification for the construction of the Fort of the Terreiro, the Fort of the Maré, the Fort of Má Ferramenta and the 379:. The population in 2011 was 3,757, in an area of 5.98 km. It is located on the periphery of the urbanized area of the city of Angra do Heroísmo (approximately four 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the center), and developed from a small fishing port in a bay along the volcanic coast of the island ( 608:
The structure of São Mateus is different from other parishes in the southwest corner of Terceira, with a specific economy associated with fishing and services. While the upper regions of the parish has marked by rural character, the central area is primarily urban, centred around the parochial church
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West, after the Calheta do Terreiro, the coast extends further into the sea, yet still only less than 10 metres (33 ft) above sea level, forming the tip of São Mateus. Being on the coast, the area is influenced by Atlantic storms, resulting in the construction of various barriers. In the small
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The territory extends through the transition al zone within the Santa Bárbara massif and volcanic complex of the Serra do Morião, in a zone that is relatively low, with a slope of less than five percent grade until 170 metres (560 ft) elevation, along a north-northwest tract. The highest point
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To the east of the port there two areas, Baía das Mercês and Poço da Luz, where the coast is almost level with the sea, and where stone beaches are common. Historically, there have been records of tsunamis or southerly swells that have inundated the areas (the last occurring on 18 February 2003),
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During the 18th century and early 19th century, the population grew rapidly and the first defensive structure began appearing along the Terreiro and beach near the port. After the 18th century the character of the parish began to change: the population grew and much of the economic activity moved
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The Biscoitinho Platform, over which the main built-up part of the civil parish is situated, terminates at small rectangular promontory 300 metres (980 ft) consisting of several coves and bays. One of these bays, which is relatively deep, provided shelter for early settlers from western and
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da Luz, da Arruda, do Capitão-Mor and da Cruz Dourada, that were extended linearly along these roads. These were transitional spaces, lightly populated, between the coastal fishing communities and their rural interior. These
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and location of a former whaling port, are the principal swimming areas on the island. After Negrito is the western limit of the civil parish in the area known as Chanoca, an area of basalt cliffs with difficult access.
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Cantinho — this is the secondary urban agglomeration of the parish, characterized by linear growth along the route between Angra and São Bartolomeu dos Regatos (known as the
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The civil parish occupies a small triangular territory along the southern coast of Terceira, confined in the south by the sea, west by the civil parish of
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During the early period of settlement, the São Mateus coast was dotted by bays, some peppered with small beaches. One of these, which became known as
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São Mateus — the main village, centred on Biscoitinho and port, includes a dense urban concentration with numerous roads and
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regime. The construction of social housing in Terreiro, the periphery of the Bairro dos Pescadores and beginning of the
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around 1557, would substitute the older chapel. During the construction, the people returned to the smaller
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Igreja Paroquial de São Mateus da Calheta/Igreja de São Mateus (IPA.00029671/PT071901130067)
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The parochial church is at the centre of the old fishing community of São Mateus.
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During the 1580s, in anticipation of eventual attacks by forces loyal to King
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while the area the territory is delimited by wall to protect the roadway.
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Panoramic view of a rural portion of São Mateus da Calheta in the interior
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were transformed into new extensions of Angra, as bedroom communities.
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Império do Espírito Santo do Terreiro (IPA.00033790/PT071901130099)
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Império do Espírito Santo do Cantinho (IPA.00033822/PT071901130098)
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Igreja Paroquial de São Mateus da Calheta/Igreja de São Mateus
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Parque Arqueológico Subaquático da Baía de Angra do Heroísmo
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A juxtoposition of the parochial church and the Fort Grande
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Forte Grande de São Mateus (IPA.00033608/PT071901130111)
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A perspective of the village of São Mateus by the coast.
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Igreja Velha de São Mateus da Calheta (IPA.00034955)
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Civil parish
A perspective of the village of São Mateus by the coast.
Coat of arms of São Mateus da Calheta
São Mateus da Calheta is located in Azores
São Mateus da Calheta is located in Terceira
38°39′27″N 27°16′12″W / 38.65750°N 27.27000°W / 38.65750; -27.27000
Portugal
Auton. region
Azores
Terceira
Municipality
Angra do Heroísmo
Time zone
UTC−01:00
DST
UTC±00:00
Postal code
Area code
Patron
São Mateus
www.jfsaomateus.com
civil parish
Angra do Heroísmo
Portuguese
Azores
Portuguese

Gaspar Frutuoso
mullet
Philip II of Spain

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