Civil Parishes of Guimarães explained

Guimarães is divided into 48 civil parishes, most of which were created as civil entities in the 19th century and some were merged in the 21st century. These parishes are grouped into three areas recognized by the Municipal masterplan: urban (city), suburban and rural.

Current parishes

Currently, the municipality is divided into 48 civil parishes (freguesias), some are unions of previously existing parishes, and others remained untouched after the reorganization of the territory in 2013:[1]

Extinct parishes

Before their extinction in 2013, Guimarães had a total of 69 different parishes, some were extinct and others were merged:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 56–58. 23 July 2014. . pt.

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