Celorico da Beira Municipality

Celorico da Beira
—  Municipality  —

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Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates:
Country  Portugal
Region Centro
Subregion Beira Interior Norte
District/A.R. Guarda
Government
 • Mayor José Monteiro (PS)
Area
 • Total 247.2 km2 (95.4 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 8,752
 • Density 35/km2 (90.6/sq mi)
Parishes (no.) 22
Municipal holiday
May 23
Website http://www.cm-celoricodabeira.pt

Celorico da Beira (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨloˈɾiku ðɐ ˈβɐjɾɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 247.2 km² and a total population of 8,752 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 22 parishes, and is located in Guarda District.

Main town: Celorico da Beira, near the Mondego River.

Principal monument: Celorico da Beira Castle. Train station: Celorico da Beira, linha da Beira Alta. The present Mayor is José Francisco Gomes Monteiro, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is May 23.

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