Arzila (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's a Moroccan city with the same name, indicating its etymology is of Arabic origin.
Arzila | |
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  Arzila Location in Portugal | |
| Coordinates: 40°11′3″N 8°33′7″W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Centro |
| Intermunic. comm. | Região de Coimbra |
| District | Coimbra |
| Municipality | Coimbra |
| Disbanded | 28 January 2013 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.45 km2 (1.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 655 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Patron | Immaculate Conception |
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.
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References
- "Instituto Nacional de Estatistica, Censos 2011". censos.ine.pt. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- "Reorganização administrativa do território das freguesias" (PDF). Assembleia da República: 40. 28 January 2013.
- "Statistics Portugal - Web Portal". www.ine.pt. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
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