Roriz (Santo Tirso)

Roriz is an urban parish located 10 km northeast of the city of Santo Tirso. It is a major industrial center. The population in 2011 was 3,665,[1] in an area of 6.17 km².[2] It is known by its Singeverga Monastery of the Benedictine order, famous for its Singeverga Liqueur, it also has a nuns convent St Scholastica famous for its butter cookies.

Roriz
Roriz
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 41.345°N 8.382°W / 41.345; -8.382
Country Portugal
RegionNorte
Metropolitan areaPorto
DistrictPorto
MunicipalitySanto Tirso
Area
  Total6.17 km2 (2.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total3,665
  Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)

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