Alcanede
Alcanede
Alcanede | |
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| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Ribatejo |
| Subregion | Lezíria do Tejo |
| District/A.R. | Santarém |
| Area | |
• Total | 10,618 km2 (4,100 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,048 |
| • Density | 47.5/km2 (123/sq mi) |
Alcanede is a town and parish in the municipality of Santarém. It was the seat of a municipality between 1163 and 1855. It was formed by the parishes of Louriceira, Malhou, Alcobertas, Fráguas, Abrã, Alcanede and Arneiro das Milhariças. In1801, it had a population of 6,408.
Villages in the parish of Alcanede:
Aldeia de Além, Aldeia da Ribeira, Alqueidão do Mato, Alqueidão do Rei, Bairro dos Murtais, Barreirinhas, Casais da Charneca, Casal de Além, Covão dos Porcos, Espinheira, Mata do Rei, Mosteiros, Murteira, Prado, Pé da Pedreira, Vale da Trave, Vale do Carro, Vale do Soupo, Valverde, Viegas e Xartinho.
Historical attractions
- Castle of Alcanede
- Church de Alcanede
- Chapel of Misericórdia
- Roman Bridge/Medieval
- Dinosaur footprints