Lajes do Pico

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Lajes do Pico
Flag of Lajes do Pico
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Lajes do Pico
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Lajes do Pico
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region A.R. of Azores
 - Subregion A.R. of Azores
 - District or A.R. A.R. of Azores
Mayor Sara Rosa Santos
 - Party PSD
Area 155.3 km²
Population
 - Total 4,840
 - Density 52/km²
No. of parishes 6
Coordinates 38º24'N 28º14'W
Municipal holiday Saint Anthony
June 29
Website: none

Lajes do Pico (pron. IPA['laʒɨʃ du 'piku]) is a municipality in the southern part of the Azores.

The municipality is located is on the southern part of the Pico Island. The northern area of the municipality is mountainous while the Atlantic Ocean is in the south. The only road linking to the northern part of the island runs through the mountain ranges of Pico.

The municipality has a population of 4,840 and the area is 155.3 km². It is bordered by Madalena to the west and by São Roque do Pico to the north.

[edit] Parishes

The seven parishes of Lajes do Pico are: