Photos • Location
Roriz | |
|---|---|
  Roriz Location in Portugal | |
| Coordinates: 41°20′42″N 8°22′55″W / 41.345°N 8.382°W | |
| Country | 
Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Metropolitan area | Porto |
| District | Porto |
| Municipality | Santo Tirso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.17 km2 (2.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,665 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 ( WET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+01:00 ( WEST) |
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.
