Santa Clara (Coimbra) Explained

Official Name:Santa Clara
Region:Centro
Cim:Região de Coimbra
District:Coimbra
Area Total:9.77
Population Total:9929
Population As Of:2011
Dissolved:28 January 2013
Type:parish
Municipality:Coimbra
Established Date:1855

Santa Clara is a former civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. It was also known as São Francisco or São Francisco da Ponte after its foundation in 1855.[1] The population in 2011 was 9,929, in an area of 9.77 km2. On 28 January 2013 it merged with Castelo Viegas to form Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas.[2]

Cultural heritage, monuments and other attractions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paróquia de Santa Clara. 2021-06-22. pesquisa.auc.uc.pt. pt.
  2. Web site: Law nr. 11-A/2013, page 552 41. 21 July 2014. Diário da República. Portuguese.