Almeida, Portugal

Almeida (Portuguese pronunciation: [alˈmɐjðɐ] ) is a fortified village and a municipality in the sub-region of Beira Interior Norte and the District of Guarda, Portugal. The town proper has a population of 1,300 people (2011). The municipality population in 2011 was 7,242, in an area of 517.98 square kilometres (199.99 square miles). It is located in Riba-Côa river valley. The present Mayor is António Baptista Ribeiro, elected by the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is July 2.

Almeida
Municipality
Gates of the Fortified Village of Almeida
Coordinates: 40°43′N 6°54′W
Country Portugal
RegionCentro
Intermunic. comm.Beiras e Serra da Estrela
DistrictGuarda
Established1296
Parishes16
Government
  PresidentAntónio José Monteiro Machado (PPD/PSD)
Area
  Total517.98 km2 (199.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total7,242
  Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Postal code
6350 / 6355 Almeida
PatronOur Lady of the Snows
Local holidayJuly 2 (Battle of Côa)
Websitehttp://www.cm-almeida.pt
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