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Matosinhos is a Portuguese city and respective municipality north of Oporto, whose conurbation it belongs. The city includes the parishes (freguesias) of Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira, and has a population of 28488 (2001); the municipality has a population of 165921 in 10 parishes:
- Matosinhos
- Leça da Palmeira
- Senhora da Hora
- São Mamede de Infesta
- Leça do Balio
- Custóias
- Guifões
- Santa Cruz do Bispo
- Perafita
- Lavra
The international Leixões seaport and the Petrogal oil refinery are located in Leça da Palmeira.
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