Fragoso

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Fragoso

Parish coat of arms
Municipality	Barcelos
Area	13.94 km²
Population
- Total	2,285 (2001)
- Density	163.9/km²
Website: http://www.fragoso.maisbarcelos.pt/

Fragoso is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Barcelos. It has a population of 2,285 inhabitants and a total area of 13.94 km².

Its name is derived from the word fragoso, meaning "rocky" or "uneven". It is derived from the word fraga, meaning "cliff".

Its Orago, or Patron Saint, is St.Peter the Apostle.

The Count of Fragoso was a retainer of the Bishop of Braga.

v • d • e Parishes of Barcelos municipality

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