Vila Real de Santo António (parish)
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Vila Real de Santo António is the parish of Vila Real de Santo António Municipality that contains the city of Vila Real de Santo António.

It's located in Algarve Region, having a population of nearly 10 000 people, with a density of 1 177,9 hab/km². It covers approximately 9km².

The city of Vila Real de Santo António is situated at 37°12′ north 7°25′ west, making it and its surroundings the southeasternmost tip of Portugal. The city lies on one side of the mouth of the Guadiana River, at the point where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...

. Spain lies on the opposite side of the river, and from there are directly facing Vila Real de Santo António the city of Ayamonte and its adjacent Isla Canela
Isla Canela
Isla Canela is a small island located south of the town of Ayamonte, in Andalusia, Spain. The mouth of the Guadiana River is next to the island, and Portugal can be easily seen from Isla Canela. The island is a popular Summer resort thanks to its beaches.Isla Canela is a growing resort with hotels...

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