Vila Verde Municipality
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| Coordinates: 41°39′N 8°26′W / 41.650°N 8.433°WCoordinates: 41°39′N 8°26′W / 41.650°N 8.433°W | |||
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| Region | Norte | ||
| Subregion | Cávado | ||
| Intermunic. comm. | Cávado | ||
| District | Braga | ||
| Parishes | 33 | ||
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| • President | António Vilela (PSD) | ||
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| • Total | 228.67 km2 (88.29 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2011) | |||
| • Total | 47,888 | ||
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | WET/WEST (UTC+0/+1) | ||
| Website | http://www.cm-vilaverde.pt | ||
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Vila Verde (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ˈveɾð(ɨ)]) is a municipality in the district of Braga in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 47,888, in an area of 228.67 km².
The present Mayor is António Vilela, of the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is June 13.
The county of Vila Verde has a little bit over 150 years of existence, and is one of the biggest counties in the Minho Province.
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 33 civil parishes (freguesias):
Vila Verde and surrounding region have many historical monuments.
Saint Michael's church, Carreiras
Penegate tower
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