Amorim, Póvoa de Varzim

Amorim, Póvoa de Varzim

Infobox_Parish_pt
official_name = Amorim
image_coat_of_arms = PVZ-amorim.pngMunicipality = Póvoa de Varzim
area_total = 5.65
population_total = 2,856 (2001)
population_density = 397.9
website = none
footnotes =

Amorim is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 2,856 inhabitants and a total area of 5.65 km².

Amorim is derived from Latin, and means "dating/love or couples place". The Portuguese surnames "Amorim" and "Morim" can be traced to this parish, and are among the most common surnames in the city, but especially in this parish.

Amorim is popular in the city for its bread, characteristically eaten at high temperatures just after being made – the "Broa de Amorim".

History

The parish is known to exist from, at least, the 11th century onwards. The name of the parish "Santiago de Amorim" first appeared in 1033.

Amorim 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 Amorim was made part of Póvoa de Varzim since then.

In 1922, the place of A Ver-o-Mar became an independent parish.

Geography

Amorim is located just east of the city of Póvoa de Varzim; and borders Navais to the north, Terroso to the northwest, Beiriz to the southeast and Aver-o-Mar to the west.

Hamlets

The parish has eleven hamlets: Amorim de Cima, Agra, Cadilhe, Aldeia, Estrada Nova, Travassos, Mourilhe, Mandim, Pedroso, Sencadas, and Sistelos.

City districts

Amorim, despite being continuous to the city, only a section of it is considered part of the city:
*Parque da Cidade (eastern part)


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