Topo (Calheta)

Topo
The islet of the parish of Topo is the extreme easterly extension of the island of São Jorge, as seen from the villa of Topo
The islet of the parish of Topo is the extreme easterly extension of the island of São Jorge, as seen from the villa of Topo
Topo is located in Azores
Topo
Topo
Location in the Azores
Topo is located in São Jorge
Topo
Topo
Topo (São Jorge)
Coordinates: 38°32′55″N 27°46′3″W / 38.54861°N 27.76750°W / 38.54861; -27.76750
Country Portugal
Auton. regionAzores
IslandSão Jorge
MunicipalityCalheta
EstablishedSettlement: c. 1480
Area
 • Total9.24 km2 (3.57 sq mi)
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total508
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−01:00 (AZOT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC±00:00 (AZOST)
Postal code
9875-165
Area code292
PatronNossa Senhora do Rosário

Topo, also known as Nossa Senhora do Rosário, is a freguesia ("civil parish") on the northeastern corner of the municipality Calheta on the island of São Jorge. It is considered the first settlement on the island of São Jorge to attain the status of municipality; from 1510 to 1867 "Vila do Topo" was the municipal seat of Topo, which included the neighboring parish of Santo Antão. The population in 2011 was 508,[1] in an area of 9.24 km2.[2]