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'''Sanjurge''' is a small rural village located at the base of a mountain in the north of [[Portugal]]. It is appoximately 6 km or 3.7 miles from [[Chaves, Portugal]], the main city or ''fregesia'' of that region. It is also about 15 minutes from the [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]] Border. |
'''Sanjurge''' is a small rural village located at the base of a mountain in the north of [[Portugal]]. It is appoximately 6 km or 3.7 miles from [[Chaves, Portugal]], the main city or ''fregesia'' of that region. It is also about 15 minutes from the [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]] Border. |
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'''Fun Facts''' |
'''Fun Facts''' |
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Most people who live in Sanjurge are all older men and women because a lot of its population immigrated to the United States and France in the late 1970's, early 1980's. The majority of Sanjurge's inhabitants cultivate their own fruits and vegetables, raise their own ducks chickens, and small animals and go into the main city to buy the rest of their everyday needs. There are only two coffee shops and one bar located in the center of this small village. There is also a single classroom school and recreation center a block or two from the center. |
Most people who live in Sanjurge are all older men and women because a lot of its population immigrated to the United States and France in the late 1970's, early 1980's. The majority of Sanjurge's inhabitants cultivate their own fruits and vegetables, raise their own ducks chickens, and small animals and go into the main city to buy the rest of their everyday needs. There are only two coffee shops and one bar located in the center of this small village. There is also a single classroom school and recreation center a block or two from the center. |
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Almost one hundred percent of Sanjurge's citizens are extreme catholics, because of this you can find the majority of the people in this ancient chapel. It is located in the center of Sanjurge and was constructed in the 15/16 century. In 1972 a fire destroyed more than half of the church, was rebuilt shortly after. |
Almost one hundred percent of Sanjurge's citizens are extreme catholics, because of this you can find the majority of the people in this ancient chapel. It is located in the center of Sanjurge and was constructed in the 15/16 century. In 1972 a fire destroyed more than half of the church, was rebuilt shortly after. |
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'''Specialties''' |
'''Specialties''' |
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Sanjurge, and its surrounding areas are known for their crops and hard work but the two things that they are really known for is [[Presunto]], a smoked ham and their [[Folar]], a type of bread with different kinds of meat in it. |
Sanjurge, and its surrounding areas are known for their crops and hard work but the two things that they are really known for is [[Presunto]], a smoked ham and their [[Folar]], a type of bread with different kinds of meat in it. |
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Revision as of 12:18, 5 October 2008
Sanjurge is a small rural village located at the base of a mountain in the north of Portugal. It is appoximately 6 km or 3.7 miles from Chaves, Portugal, the main city or fregesia of that region. It is also about 15 minutes from the Spain and Portugal Border.
| Population | 400 people |
| Area | 12,46 km |
| Altitude | 1335 feet |
| Current Mayor | Alexandre Dias |
Fun Facts
Most people who live in Sanjurge are all older men and women because a lot of its population immigrated to the United States and France in the late 1970's, early 1980's. The majority of Sanjurge's inhabitants cultivate their own fruits and vegetables, raise their own ducks chickens, and small animals and go into the main city to buy the rest of their everyday needs. There are only two coffee shops and one bar located in the center of this small village. There is also a single classroom school and recreation center a block or two from the center.
Igreja Matriz de Sanjurge- Igreja de Santa Clara
Almost one hundred percent of Sanjurge's citizens are extreme catholics, because of this you can find the majority of the people in this ancient chapel. It is located in the center of Sanjurge and was constructed in the 15/16 century. In 1972 a fire destroyed more than half of the church, was rebuilt shortly after.
Specialties
Sanjurge, and its surrounding areas are known for their crops and hard work but the two things that they are really known for is Presunto, a smoked ham and their Folar, a type of bread with different kinds of meat in it.
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