Rio Meão
| Rio Meão | |
|---|---|
| Parish | |
  Rio Meão | |
| Coordinates: 40°57′29″N 8°34′52″W / 40.958°N 8.581°WCoordinates: 40°57′29″N 8°34′52″W / 40.958°N 8.581°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Municipality | Santa Maria da Feira |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.68 km2 (2.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,931 |
| • Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Rio Meão is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira. The population in 2011 was 4,931,[1] in an area of 6.68 km².[2]
History
The parish was first mentioned in the 8th century (773) as "Rius Medianus". The name of the parish comes from a small river south of the parish ("Rius Medianus") and is located between Santa Maria da Feira and Paços de Brandão. In 1220, it became a parish.
Sancho I received the parish, the Ordem do Hospitel, it later reorganized into a settlement of the Portuguese territory.
Sites of Interests
The parishes contains three historic traditional houses:
- Casa dos Brandões de Tabuaça de Anta
- Casa do Mourão
- Casa da Peredinha
Sporting club
- Juventude Atlética de Rio Meão - football
References
External links
- Rio Meão blog (Portuguese)
- Santa Maria da Feira Municipal Chamber (Portuguese)
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