Abiul Explained

Type:parish
Official Name:Abiul
Region:Centro
Cim:Região de Leiria
District:Leiria
Leader Name:Sandra Cristina Costa Barros
Municipality:Pombal
Coordinates:39.8736°N -8.5386°W
Area Total:53.16
Population Total:2729
Population As Of:2011
Patron:Nossa Senhora das Neves

Abiul, is a Portuguese "freguesia" (Portuguese word for parish) of Pombal municipality.

Population

Populalation of Abiul[1]
1864 1878 1890 1900 1911 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1981 1991 2001 2011
2 4102 7102 9373 3883 6233 7714 1724 7515 1905 1804 7113 8453 2173 0902 729

History

During the black plague, "Abiulenses" (the name given to their locals) asked for Nossa Senhora das Neves 's help, promising an annual festive in her honour.

The festival consists of a procession, music, local merchandise, dance, and a bullfight.

Notes and References

  1. Instituto Nacional de Estatística (Recenseamentos Gerais da População) - https://www.ine.pt/xportal/xmain?xpid=INE&xpgid=ine_publicacoes