Espinho
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| - Country | Portugal | |||
| - Region | Norte | |||
| - Subregion | Grande Porto | |||
| - District or A.R. | Aveiro | |||
| Mayor | José Mota | |||
| - Party | PS | |||
| Area | 21.1 km² | |||
| Population | ||||
| - Total | 32,177 | |||
| - Density | 1,503/km² | |||
| No. of parishes | 5 | |||
| Coordinates | 41º00'N 8º38'W | |||
| Municipal holiday | June 16 |
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| Website: http://www.cm-espinho.pt | ||||
Espinho (pron. IPA: [(ɨ)ʃ'piɲu]) is a city and municipality in Portugal with a total area of 21.1 km² and a total population of 32,177 inhabitants, and 30,249 electors (2006). The city is a reputed beach resort and a zone of legal gambling with a casino - Casino Solverde. Its fair - Feira de Espinho is well known in Portugal since ancient ages. The city is home to CINANIMA - Festival Internacional de Cinema de Animação, an international animation festival.
The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in the District of Aveiro.
The present Mayor is José Barbosa Mota, elected by the Socialist Party.
The municipal holiday is June 16.
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[edit] Sports
The city is home for two Portuguese sports clubs: Sporting Clube de Espinho and Associação Académica de Espinho.
[edit] Parishes
- Anta
- Espinho
- Guetim
- Paramos
- Silvalde
[edit] Gallery
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[edit] External links
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