Fragoso

Fragoso
Parish

Coat of arms
Fragoso
Coordinates: 41°36′54″N 8°42′14″W / 41.615°N 8.704°WCoordinates: 41°36′54″N 8°42′14″W / 41.615°N 8.704°W
Country Portugal
Municipality Barcelos
Area
  Total 12.59 km2 (4.86 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 2,193
  Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Website http://www.fragoso.maisbarcelos.pt/

Fragoso is a Portuguese freguesia (parish), located in the concelho (municipality) of Barcelos. The population in 2011 was 2,193,[1] in an area of 12.59 km².[2]

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.

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