Estarreja

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Estarreja
Flag of Estarreja
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Estarreja
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Estarreja
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region Centro
 - Subregion Baixo Vouga
 - District or A.R. Aveiro
Mayor José Matos
 - Party PSD-CDS
Area 108.4 km²
Population
 - Total 28,236
 - Density 261/km²
No. of parishes 7
Coordinates 40º45'N 8º34'W
Municipal holiday Saint Anthony
June 13
Website: http://www.cm-estarreja.pt

Estarreja (pron. IPA[(ɨ)ʃtɐ'ʁɐiʒɐ], [(ɨ)ʃtɐ'ʁɐʒɐ] or [(ɨ)ʃtɐ'ʁeʒɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 108.4 km² and a total population of 28,236 inhabitants, and 22,746 electors (2006).The only city in the municipality is Estarreja,wich is in the urban parish of Beduido. The city itself has a population of approximately 7,000.It is built along the banks of the Antuã river.

The municipality is composed of 7 parishes, and is located in the District of Aveiroin Baixo Vouga,center Portugal. Main train stations:Estarreja & Avanca. The present Mayor is José Eduardo Alves Valente Matos, elected by a coalition between the Social Democratic Party and the People's Party.

The municipal holiday is June 13. The only city is Estarreja,while the largest town is Avanca.

[edit] Parishes

  • Avanca
  • Beduído
  • Canelas
  • Fermelã
  • Pardilhó
  • Salreu
  • Veiros

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