Horta (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɔɾtɐ] (listen)) is a municipality and city in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores encompassing the island of Faial. The population in 2011 was 15,038 in an area of 173.06 square kilometres (66.82 sq mi) The city of Horta itself has a population of about 7,000.Horta's marina is a primary stop for yachts crossing the Atlantic Ocean, and its walls and walkways are covered with paintings created by visitors noting the names of their vessels, crews, and the years they visited. Peter's Cafe Sport is a bar located across from the marina that houses the island's scrimshaw museum, a collection of artifacts carved from whale tooth and jawbone. Peter's is a point of reference for transatlantic yachters and sailors.

The city is the seat of the executive branch of government (the Presidente da Autarquia) and legislature (Câmara Municipal). The judiciary is independent from both branches. Horta's economy, like that of most Azorean islands, was traditionally based on agriculture; however, it has diversified into other areas due to its location within a major Atlantic shipping lane. Tourism now plays a significant role in its economic output with new hotels being constructed to accommodate more visitors.

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