Vizela Municipality

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Vizela
—  Municipality  —

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Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 41°22′N 8°16′W / 41.367°N 8.267°W / 41.367; -8.267Coordinates: 41°22′N 8°16′W / 41.367°N 8.267°W / 41.367; -8.267
Country  Portugal
Region Norte
Subregion Ave
District/A.R. Braga
Government
 • Mayor Francisco Ferreira (PS)
Area
 • Total 24.7 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 23,528
 • Density 853/km2 (2,210/sq mi)
Parishes (no.) 7
Municipal holiday
March 19
Website http://www.cm-vizela.pt

Vizela (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈzɛlɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 24.7 km² and a total population of 23,528 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 7 parishes, and is located in the Braga District.

The present Mayor is Francisco Silva Ferreira, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is March 19.

Parishes [edit]

  • Infias
  • Santa Eulália, anteriormente Santa Eulália de Barrosas
  • Santo Adrião de Vizela
  • São João de Caldas de Vizela (Vizela)
  • São Miguel de Caldas de Vizela (Vizela)
  • São Paio de Vizela
  • Tagilde

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