Ferreira do Zêzere Municipality
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| Ferreira do Zêzere | |||
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| Coordinates: 39°41′N 8°17′W / 39.683°N 8.283°WCoordinates: 39°41′N 8°17′W / 39.683°N 8.283°W | |||
| Country |  Portugal |
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| District/A.R. | Santarém | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Luís Pereira (PSD) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 190.4 km2 (73.5 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 9,345 | ||
| • Density | 49/km2 (126.9/sq mi) | ||
| Parishes (no.) | 9 | ||
| Municipal holiday | Saint Anthony June 13 |
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| Website | http://www.cm-ferreiradozezere.pt | ||
Ferreira do Zêzere (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨˈʁɐjɾɐ ðu ˈzezɨɾ(ɨ)]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 190.4 km² and a total population of 9,345 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 9 parishes, and is located in Santarém District.
The municipal holiday is June 13.
[edit] Parishes
- Águas Belas
- Areias
- Beco
- Chãos
- Dornes
- Ferreira do Zêzere
- Igreja Nova do Sobral
- Paio Mendes
- Pias
[edit] History
This old village, founded by Pedro Ferreira and his wife in the 13th century is actually one of the most touristic villages in the district of Santarém. In the surroundings of Ferreira do Zêzere there is the medieval Vila de Dornes with an excellent view over the Zêzere River and a classified Templar Tower.
[edit] External links
- Ferreiradigital.com
- Town Hall official website
- Dornes Parish official website
- Dornes Tourism website
- Bed & Breakfast in Dornes
- Real Estate in Dornes
- Photos from Ferreira do Zêzere
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