Place:Feira, Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal

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NameFeira
Alt namesVila da Feirasource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeParish
Coordinates40.916667°N 8.55°W
Located inSanta Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Feira is a former civil parish in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Santa Maria da Feira, Travanca, Sanfins e Espargo. Covering the historic city centre, it was the seat of the Santa Maria da Feira Municipality. It has a population of 11,040 inhabitants and a total area of 8.40 km². Its name of inhabitants are known as Feirense. Official city name: Santa Maria da Feira. The surrounding area is often known as Terras de Santa Maria.

The parish is the location of a medieval castle. It is also famous for its local bread named fogaça and its local market.

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