Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

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official_name = Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo


image_coat_of_arms = FCR.png

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Region = Centro
Subregion = Beira Interior Norte
District = Guarda
Mayor_name = António Ribeiro
Mayor_party = PSD
area_total = 508.6
population_total = 6,884
population_density = 14
Parishes = 17
coor = 40º53'N 6º57'W
params = 40_53_N_6_57_W
occasion =
day = July 7
website = http://www.cm-fcr.pt
footnotes =

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (pron. IPA2|fi'gɐjɾɐ dɨ kɐʃ'tɛlu ʁu'dɾigu) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 508.6 km² and a total population of 6,884 inhabitants.Located in the Riba Coa [near the river Coa] ,just like other municipalities around Riba Coa,such as Almeida,Meda,Pinhel and Sabugal,Known for castles,pinewood forrest,rolling hills.

The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in the District of Guarda.

The present Mayor is António Edmundo Freira Ribeiro, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is July 7.

Parishes

* Algodres
* Almofala
* Castelo Rodrigo
* Cinco Vilas
* Colmeal
* Escalhão
* Escarigo
* Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
* Freixeda de Torrão
* Mata de Lobos
* Penha da Águia
* Quintã de Pêro Martins
* Reigada
* Vale de Alfonsinho
* Vermiosa
* Vilar de Amargo
* Vilar Torpim

ee also

*Castelo Rodrigo IPR

External links

* [http://www.cm-fcr.pt Municipality official website]