Cedofeita

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Cedofeita
—  Parish  —

Coat of arms
Location in the municipality of Porto
Country Portugal
Municipality Porto
Area
 • Total 2.66 km2 (1.03 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 24,784
 • Density Bad rounding here9,300/km2 (Bad rounding here24,000/sq mi)
Website http://www.cedofeita.j-f.org/

Cedofeita (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨduˈfejtɐ]) is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Porto. It has a population of 24,784 inhabitants and a total area of 2.66 km².

Local landmarks include the Church of Cedofeita (dedicated to Saint Martin), the Mouzinho de Albuquerque Plaza, the Oliveira's Fountain, several chapels and modern architecture buildings.

The film director Manoel de Oliveira was born here in 1908. Casa da Pedra is located in Cedofeita.

Main façade of the Church of Cedofeita.

Coordinates: 41°09′22″N 8°37′23″W / 41.156°N 8.623°W / 41.156; -8.623