Maia (Ribeira Grande)

Maia
The coastal village of Maia, as seen from the hilltop belvedere
The coastal village of Maia, as seen from the hilltop belvedere
Maia is located in Azores
Maia
Maia
Location in the Azores
Maia is located in São Miguel
Maia
Maia
Maia (São Miguel)
Coordinates: 37°49′57″N 25°23′18″W / 37.83250°N 25.38833°W / 37.83250; -25.38833
Country Portugal
Auton. regionAzores
IslandSão Miguel
MunicipalityRibeira Grande
Area
 • Total21.97 km2 (8.48 sq mi)
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,900
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−01:00 (AZOT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC±00:00 (AZOST)
Postal code
9625-337
Area code292
PatronDivino Espírito Santo
Websitewww.jf-maia.com

Maia is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,900,[1] in an area of 21.97 km².[2] Maia is the largest parish by area in Ribeira Grande.