Freixo de Espada à Cinta

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Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Flag of Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region Norte
 - Subregion Douro
 - District or A.R. Bragança
Mayor José Santos
 - Party PS
Area 244.0 km²
Population
 - Total 4,014
 - Density 16/km²
No. of parishes 6
Coordinates 41º05'N 6º48'W
Municipal holiday Easter Monday
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-fecinta.espigueiro.pt

Freixo de Espada à Cinta (pron. IPA['fɾɐiʃu dɨ (ɨ)ʃ'padɐ a 'sĩtɐ]), sometimes erroneusly called Freixo de Espada Cinta (an archaism), is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 244.0 km² and a total population of 4,014 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 6 parishes and is located in the district of Bragança.

The present mayor is José Manuel Caldeira Santos, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.

[edit] Parishes

  • Fornos
  • Freixo de Espada à Cinta
  • Lagoaça
  • Ligares
  • Mazouco
  • Poiares

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