Ferreira do Zêzere Municipality

Ferreira do Zêzere
—  Municipality  —

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Location in Portugal
Coordinates:
Country  Portugal
Region
Subregion
District/A.R. Santarém
Government
 • Mayor Luís Pereira (PSD)
Area
 • Total 190.4 km2 (73.5 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 9,345
 • Density 49/km2 (126.9/sq mi)
Parishes (no.) 9
Municipal holiday Saint Anthony
June 13
Website http://www.cm-ferreiradozezere.pt

Ferreira do Zêzere (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨˈʁɐjɾɐ ðu ˈzezɨɾ(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 Santarém District.

The municipal holiday is June 13.

Parishes

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 Zêzere River and a classified Templar Tower.

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