Beiriz

Beiriz

Infobox_Parish_pt
official_name = Beiriz
image_coat_of_arms = Brasao_PVZ_-_beiriz.jpg
Municipality = Póvoa de Varzim
area_total = 4.31
population_total = 3,229 (2001)
population_density = 749.2
website = none
footnotes =

Beiriz is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 3,229 inhabitants and a total area of 4.31 Km².

Beiriz is known for its "Tapetes de Beiriz" (Beiriz carpets).

History

Beiriz has origins in a medieval rural place known as "Villa Viarizi" as it is known by a document from 1044. The parish is very old, and it is known to exist from at least from this century onwards. It belonged to Barcelos until 1836 when it was transferred to Vila do Conde. Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde made parish transfers in 1853, and Beiriz was made part of Póvoa de Varzim since then.

Geography

Beiriz is located 4 km from downtown Póvoa de Varzim. Most of the parish is considered part of the rural area of the city.

Hamlets

The hamelts of the parish are Penouces, Arroteia, Giesteira, Paredes, Calves, Mau Verde, Silvas, Penela, Xisto, Beiriz de Baixo, Outeiro, Igreja, Fraião, Pedreira, Cutéres, Quintã, and Fonte Nova.

City districts

Despite not being part of the city, part of the parish (Penouces, Arroteia, Giesteira, and part of Paredes) is included in Giesteira district of the city.


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