Ferreira do Zêzere

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Ferreira do Zêzere
Flag of Ferreira do Zêzere
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Coat of arms of Ferreira do Zêzere
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Ferreira do Zêzere
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region {{{Region}}}
 - 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
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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