Ferreira do Zêzere
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| - Country | Portugal | |||
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| - Subregion | {{{Subregion}}} | |||
| - District or A.R. | Santarém | |||
| Mayor | Luís Pereira | |||
| - Party | PSD | |||
| Area | 190.4 km² | |||
| Population | ||||
| - Total | 9,345 | |||
| - Density | 49/km² | |||
| No. of parishes | 9 | |||
| Coordinates | 39º41'N 8º17'W | |||
| Municipal holiday | Saint Anthony June 13 |
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| Website: http://www.cm-ferreiradozezere.pt | ||||
Ferreira do Zêzere (pron. IPA: [fɨ'ʁɐiɾɐ du 'zezɨɾ(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 the district of Santarém.
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 river Zêzere and a classified Templar Tower.
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| Abrantes | Alcanena | Almeirim | Alpiarça | Benavente | Cartaxo | Chamusca | Constância | Coruche | Entroncamento | Ferreira do Zêzere Golegã | Mação | Ourém | Rio Maior | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | Sardoal | Tomar | Torres Novas | Vila Nova da Barquinha |
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