Vizela

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Vizela
Coat of arms of Vizela
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Vizela
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Norte
 - Subregion Ave
 - District or A.R. Braga
Mayor Francisco Ferreira
 - Party PS
Area 24.7 km²
Population
 - Total 23,528
 - Density 853/km²
No. of parishes 7
Coordinates 41º22'N 8º16'W
Municipal holiday
March 19
Website: http://www.cm-vizela.pt

Vizela (pron. IPA: [vi'zɛlɐ]) 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 district of Braga.

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

The municipal holiday is March 19.

[edit] Parishes

  • 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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Municipalities of the District of Braga
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Amares | Barcelos | Braga | Cabeceiras de Basto | Celorico de Basto | Esposende | Fafe | Guimarães
Póvoa de Lanhoso | Terras de Bouro | Vieira do Minho | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Vila Verde | Vizela