Pedro Miguel - Geography

Geography

Population of
Pedro Miguel
Year Pop. ±%
1643 384 —
1871 1,757 +357.6%
2001 723 −58.9%

The parish of Pedro Miguel is situated in an area between Lomba dos Frades and Lomba Grande, and is bisected by the Ribeira de Pedro Miguel.

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