Trofa

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Trofa (pron. IPA: ['tɾɔfɐ]) is a municipality and a city in the north of the Oporto metropolitan area in Portugal. The city is composed of two parishes with a population of 20692; the municipality made of 8 parishes has a population of 37416 (2001 census).

Trofa has a strong industrial park, with various types of industry including pharmaceutical, metalworking and textile industries.

Another important center in the municipality is Vila dos Coronados.

[edit] Parishes

The 8 parishes of Trofa are:

  • Alvarelhos
  • Covelas
  • Guidões
  • Muro
  • São Mamede de Coronado
  • São Martinho de Bougado (Trofa)
  • São Romão do Coronado
  • Santiago de Bougado (Trofa)

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Municipalities of the District of Porto
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