- Feijó (Almada)
Infobox_Parish_pt
official_name = Feijó
image_coat_of_arms = ALM-feijo.pngAlmada
area_total = 4.20
population_total = 16,072 (2001)
population_density = 3,827
website = none
footnotes =Feijó is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of
Almada . It has a population of 16,072 inhabitants and a total area of 4.20 km². It is partly in Almada.Coat of arms
Its coat of arms features a shining golden shield with its flower in the middle.
History
The history dates back to the 16th century, at the time characterized an intense rural exploration. The incidations that indicated the antiquity of the locals probably the Arabic influences with an example Algazarra.
The beginning of the area was named Feijó between the area of Rua
Pêro da Covilhã and opened in 1813.In the 16th century, it existed a populated area and an illustrious properties with the
Count of Monsanto ,Manuel de Sousa Coutino or theCount of Aveiras .The enlargement of the areas began in the mid-20th century and brought population growth around Almada.
The parish was created under law No. 17-B/93 on
June 11 ,1993 , which it required for the Almada Municipal Chamber, a group of the "Family Chiefs" manifested a needs on the existence of the population and represented an autarch, with its own inexistence as on a long distance and losing tome in the location ofCova da Piedade .On
April 25 ,1974 , it created its autonomy of the population and relations with Cova da Piedade.In 1984, the parish of
Laranjeiro was formed. It derived the area's economic and demographic growth. Lately in 40 years, the area was elevated to a parish on June 11, 1993. The first elections took place onDecember 12 and took office onJanuary 6 ,1994 .Economy
Its main economy are manufacturing, commercial services and services. It refers with all the existing businesses in the parish and is considered pollution free, it serves as an example for other areas.
Clubs
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Clube Recreativo do Feijó
*Clube Recreativo Alagoa
*Clube Recreativo Vale de Flores
*Clube de Sargentos da Armada
*Associação Feijó Jovem (Feijó Youth Association)
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