Feijó (Almada)

Feijó
Parish

Coat of arms
Feijó
Coordinates: 38°39′11″N 9°09′54″W / 38.653°N 9.165°W / 38.653; -9.165Coordinates: 38°39′11″N 9°09′54″W / 38.653°N 9.165°W / 38.653; -9.165
Country Portugal
Municipality Almada
Disbanded 2013
Area
 • Total 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 18,884
 • Density 4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)

Feijó is a former civil parish in the municipality of Almada, Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Laranjeiro e Feijó.[1] The population in 2011 was 18,884,[2] in an area of 3.94 km².[3]

History

The history of Feijó dates back to the 16th century. Urban development of the area began in the middle of the 20th century. The parish was created under law No. 17-B/93 on June 11, 1993, separating it from the parish of Cova da Piedade.

References

  1. ↑ Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, page 552 10" (pdf) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  3. ↑ Eurostat


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