Official Name: | Arzila |
Region: | Centro |
Cim: | Região de Coimbra |
District: | Coimbra |
Area Total: | 3.45 |
Population Total: | 655 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Patron: | Immaculate Conception |
Dissolved: | 28 January 2013 |
Type: | parish |
Municipality: | Coimbra |
Arzila is a former civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 655, in an area of 3.45 km2.[1] On 28 January 2013 it merged with Taveiro and Ameal to form Taveiro, Ameal e Arzila.[2] There is a Moroccan city with the same name, indicating its etymology is of Punic origin.
It is home to the Paul de Arzila, a natural reserve with a large number of species of birds among other animals. Its patron Immaculate Conception is celebrated annually on 8 December.