Custóias

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Custóias
—  Parish  —

Coat of arms
Country Portugal
Municipality Matosinhos
Area
 • Total 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 18,065
 • Density 3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi)
Postal code 4460
Website http://www.custoias.ciberjunta.com

Custóias is a Portuguese parish (freguesia) in the municipality of Matosinhos that lies within the Greater Porto area. Custóias is a Village since 2003. The village is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Matosinhos and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Porto.

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[edit] Description

The village covers an area is 5.78 square kilometres (1,430 acres) and had 18,065 inhabitants in the 2001 census. The area is mainly residential, with two-storey dwellings. The village centre is the town square, called Largo do Souto (Souto Square). Custóias hosts a large fair every Saturday.

[edit] Transportation

Custóias is served by A4 and VRI motorways. Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto and Resende provide the bus network. The Porto Metro are Line B and E - Custóias; Line C - Cândido dos Reis and Pias.

[edit] Penitentiary

Custóias is home to a state prison that serves the northern region of the country. It was built by prisoners in 1974.

[edit] External links

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Coordinates: 41°12′00″N 8°37′59″W / 41.200°N 8.633°W / 41.200; -8.633
Coat of arms of Matosinhos
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