Miranda do Corvo
Miranda do Corvo | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
 Statue of Jesus at Miranda do Corvo | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Centro |
| Intermunic. comm. | Região de Coimbra |
| District | Coimbra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 126.38 km2 (48.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 13,098 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Website | www |
Miranda do Corvo (Portuguese pronunciation: [miˈɾɐ̃dɐ ðu ˈkoɾvu]) is a town and a municipality in Coimbra District, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 13,098,[1] in an area of 126.38 km².[2]
Miranda do Corvo literally means "View over the Corvo River." The town has a beautiful church situated on a hill overlooking the area. A large "Rio de Janeiro"-type statue of Jesus also looks out over the town. There is a weekly market selling fresh local produce.
Miranda do Corvo is approximately 30 minutes by bus from the city of Coimbra. Nearby is an ancient pilgrimage site called Senhora da Piedade. Young children were said to have seen visions of Our Lady of Mercy whilst walking in the hills. Ever since, a church has stood upon that spot. The spot offers spectacular views of the entire valley.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):[3]
- Lamas
- Miranda do Corvo
- Semide e Rio Vide
- Vila Nova
Demography
| Population of Miranda do Corvo Municipality (1801–2011) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | 1849 | 1900 | 1930 | 1960 | 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2004 | 2006 | 2011 |
| 6412 | 5891 | 12751 | 12608 | 12810 | 12231 | 11674 | 13069 | 13400 | 13622 | 13098 |
References
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
- ^ Direção-Geral do Território
- ^ Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, page 552 71" (pdf) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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