Castelo Viegas Explained

Official Name:Castelo Viegas
Region:Centro
Cim:Região de Coimbra
District:Coimbra
Area Total:7.11
Population Total:1695
Population As Of:2011
Patron:Saint Stephen
Dissolved:28 January 2013
Type:parish
Municipality:Coimbra

Castelo Viegas is a former civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,695, in an area of 7.11 km2.[1] On 28 January 2013 it merged with Santa Clara to form Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas.[2]

The first mention is in 1122 with the name Castel Venegas.

References

  1. Web site: Instituto Nacional de Estatistica, Censos 2011. 2021-06-13. censos.ine.pt.
  2. 28 January 2013. Reorganização administrativa do território das freguesias. Assembleia da República. 40.