Cantanhede

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official_name = Cantanhede


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Region = Centro
Subregion = Baixo Mondego
District = Coimbra
Old region = Beira Litoral
Mayor_name = Joao Moura
Mayor_party = PSD
area_total = 397
population_total = 40,000
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Parishes = 19
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website = [http://www.cm-cantanhede.pt/ www.cm-cantanhede.pt ]
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Cantanhede (pron. IPA2|kɐ̃tɐ'ɲed(ɨ)) is a city and municipality of Portugal with an urban population of 8,000, and a total population of 15,000 in the municipality. Cantanhede belongs to the district of Coimbra. The town is located halfway between the cities of Coimbra and Aveiro, having a well-preserved urban area elevated to city status, and being home to a number of large and elegant houses, dating back to the 19th Century.

Economy

Traditionally a major agriculture center, Cantanhede is at the heart of the Bairrada Wine District. The town is home to Biocant Park [http://www.biocantpark.com/default.asp?lg=2] , a biotechnology park, aimed to create value in business initiatives by developing and applying advanced life sciences knowledge and technology. This park is attracting biosciences companies to Cantanhede, and has the scientific background of the University of Coimbra and Aveiro University, both associated entities of the project. Cantanhede was growing fast, and the inauguration of the C.C. Rossio (local shopping center) helped to boost the area's economy.

Other

This small town is located just 25 kilometers (30 minutes) from the very popular beaches of Mira and Tocha. A new fire brigade building has helped to put out fires more quickly and has improved the emergency services in this area.

External links

* [http://www.cm-cantanhede.pt/ Cantanhede Municipality]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitor107/sets/1419503/ Photos from Cantanhede]