Santo André, a parish in the municipality of Setúbal, Portugal, is situated on the southern bank of the Sado River, facing the Tróia Peninsula. The weather is typically mild and sunny, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C throughout the year. The parish has a rich history, with evidence of human occupation dating back to the Neolithic period. It was also an important Roman settlement, and later became part of the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus. After the Reconquista, Santo André became a thriving fishing and agricultural center, and its heritage is reflected in its traditional architecture, including the 16th-century Church of Santo André and the 18th-century Palace of the Dukes of Aveiro.
Geographic Data for Santo André, Setúbal, Portugal
Latitude | 38° 3.000' |
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Longitude | -8° -45.000' |
Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |