Leiria Municipality

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Leiria
Municipality
Downtown Leiria seen from its castle.

Flag
Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 39°44′N 8°48′W / 39.733°N 8.800°W / 39.733; -8.800Coordinates: 39°44′N 8°48′W / 39.733°N 8.800°W / 39.733; -8.800
Country  Portugal
Region Centro
Subregion Pinhal Litoral
District/A.R. Leiria
Government
 • Mayor Raul Castro (PS)
Area
 • Total 564.66 km2 (218.02 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 119,870
 • Density 210/km2 (500/sq mi)
Parishes (no.) 29
Municipal holiday Our Lady of the Assumption
May 22
Website http://www.cm-leiria.pt

Leiria Municipality is located in Leiria District in the Centro Region, Portugal. It contains the city of Leiria. It has nearly 120,000 inhabitants.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, the population of the city is 50,200. The city is divided into 6 parishes, and the municipality as a whole has a population of 124,701 in 29 parishes.

Population of Leiria Municipality (1801 – 2004)
1801 1849 1900 1930 1960 1981 1991 2001 2004
37930 29803 54422 55234 82988 96517 102762 119847 124701

Parishes

The 29 parishes of Leiria are:

  • Amor
  • Arrabal
  • Azoia
  • Bajouca
  • Barosa
  • Barreira
  • Bidoeira de Cima
  • Boa Vista
  • Caranguejeira
  • Carreira
  • Carvide
  • Chainça
  • Coimbrão
  • Colmeias
  • Cortes
  • Leiria
  • Maceira
  • Marrazes
  • Memória
  • Milagres
  • Monte Real
  • Monte Redondo
  • Ortigosa
  • Parceiros
  • Pousos
  • Regueira de Pontes
  • Santa Catarina da Serra
  • Santa Eufémia
  • Souto da Carpalhosa

External links

Municipalities of Leiria District
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