Mealhada

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Mealhada
[[Image:{{{image_flag}}}|140px|Flag of Mealhada]]
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Mealhada
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Mealhada
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Centro
 - Subregion Baixo Vouga
 - District or A.R. Aveiro
Mayor Carlos Cabral
 - Party PS
Area 110.7 km²
Population
 - Total 21,282
 - Density 194/km²
No. of parishes 8
Coordinates 40º23'N 8º27'W
Municipal holiday Ascension Day
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-mealhada.pt

Mealhada (pron. IPA: [miɐ'ʎadɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 110.7 km² and a total population of 21,282 inhabitants, and 17,043 electors (2006).

The municipality is composed of 8 parishes, and is located in the District of Aveiro.

The present Mayor is Carlos Alberto Costa Cabral, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.

[edit] Parishes

  • Antes
  • Barcouço
  • Casal Comba
  • Luso
  • Mealhada
  • Pampilhosa
  • Vacariça
  • Ventosa do Bairro

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Municipalities of the District of Aveiro
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Águeda | Albergaria-a-Velha | Anadia | Arouca | Aveiro | Castelo de Paiva | Espinho | Estarreja | Ílhavo | Mealhada | Murtosa
Oliveira de Azeméis | Oliveira do Bairro | Ovar | Santa Maria da Feira | São João da Madeira | Sever do Vouga | Vagos | Vale de Cambra