Vila Flor (Portuguese pronunciation:[ˈvilɐˈfloɾ]ⓘ) is a municipality in Portugal. Locally referred to as the Portuguese Capital of Olive Oil, Vila Flor is located in the Terra Quente Transmontana, in the southern part of the district of Bragança. The population in 2011 was 6,697,[1] in an area of 265.81 square kilometres (102.63 sq mi).[2]
The Roman fountain isolating human settlement to that periodOne of the remaining archway gates of the walled city of Póvoa d´Álem Sabor
It was King Denis who, while travelling through the burg (then known as Póvoa d´Álem Sabor, became enchanted by the local landscape and, in 1286, renamed the district Vila Flor.[3] Around 1295, the King ordered the construction of a walled city, consisting of five gates, to protect the fledgling settlement and guard Portuguese interests in the territory.[3]
During the Middle Ages, this bouquet of flowers, as Cabral Adão (1910, in Vila Flor - 1992, in Almada), Vila Flor-born stomatology doctor and writer, once called it, became the home to many fleeing Jewish families, who settled in the territory to start farms and businesses of small industry (such as tanneries and jewelers).[3] King Manuel eventually conferred on the settlement an official charter (foral), later to be reformulated in May 1512.[3] Having favorable, tolerant views towards Portuguese Jews until he decided to marry Infanta Isabella of Aragon, Manuel I agreed to persecute the Jews of Portugal because the anti-Semite parents of his fiancée wouldn't approve that policy. King Manuel expelled the Jews from the municipality, whose remaining peoples or the army were then responsible for destroying the homes of the expelled Jews.[3]
Geographyedit
The mountainous terrain that divides the Vale de VilariçaThe municipal council offices and building along Avenida Marchel Carmona
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 14 civil parishes (freguesias):[4]
Frize carbonated mineral water, a Sumol + Compal brand, has its production site in Vila Flor.
Rich in history, tradition, monuments and citizenry, the municipality is also an important reference for agriculture, owing to the fertility of the Vilariça Valley (Vale da Vilariça). Olive oil and chestnut are among its main agricultural productions. Companies, such as Frize (a Sumol + Compal sparkling water brand) and Sousacamp (edible mushroom producer), known within and outside of Portugal, are located in within its municipal borders. The growth of tourism has meant that lodgings have developed throughout the region. Hotels and homestays, as well as establishments catering to rural- and agro-tourism, are found in the municipality. This tourist offer includes available options ranging from seasonal treks in the region to the municipal camping site and river beaches.
Notable citizensedit
Joaquim Trigo de Negreiros (born 1900), lawyer and official of the civil registry, president of the administrative council of Vila Flor, before moving to Porto, becoming assistance Attorney of Portugal, Civil Governor of Porto, Subsecretary of State for Corporations and Social Security, and the Secretary of State for Social Security, in addition to providing public security forces with new equipment.[6] For eight years he was minister of the Domestic Affairs, closed Tarrafal in 1954, and as member of the Parliament in various legislatures, he was responsible for implementing the modern public health system: he originated the Hospital Escolar de Santa Maria and the Hospital of São João (in Porto), he was also responsible for the growth in nursing instruction (in 1947).[6] He was a founder of the Diário Popular.[6]
Artur Guilherme Trigo Vaz (born 1919), doctor, municipal councillor (1951–54 and 1964–68), president of the municipal council (1970–74), responsible for Peneireiro Dam, and president/founder of the Sport Clube de Vila Flor; Vaz also dedicated himself to the history of Vila Flor, publishing the O Passado e o Presente, in December 1949.[6]
Raul de Sá Correia (May 1900 - 8 December 1993), municipal secretary (1934), responsible for the construction of the library, museum and archive.[6] On his retirement he was named honorary citizen of the municipality and attributed a commemorative medal marking the 7th centenary of Vila Flor; a year later President Mário Soares honored him with Order of Henry the Navigator; and on his death a bronze bust was erected in front of his former home, and a hall in the museum dedicated to him.[6]
Francisco Maria Guerra (1876 - 1962), lawyer and administrator of the municipality of Miranda do Douro; conservator of the district land registry and president of the municipality of Vila Flor (1933-1946), he was responsible for a series of public works including the construction of several primary schools, bridges, cemeteries, warehouses, fountains, the opening of many municipal roads, squares and avenues, including Avenida Marechal Carmona.[6] He was honored with the Military Order of Christ, and in 1962 (following his death), a bronze statue was erected in his honor.[6]
Referencesedit
^Instituto Nacional de Estatística November 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
^. Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
^ abcdeCâmara Municipal, ed. (2013), (in Portuguese), Vila Flor, Portugal, archived from the original on 6 September 2013, retrieved 24 August 2013{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 130-131" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 August 2014.
^"Folgares (06N/01C)". APA. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
^ abcdefghCâmara Municipal, ed. (2013), (in Portuguese), Vila Flor, Portugal, archived from the original on 6 September 2013, retrieved 24 August 2013{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
External linksedit
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This article is about the municipality in Portugal For the municipality in Brazil see Vila Flor Rio Grande do Norte Vila Flor Portuguese pronunciation ˈvilɐ ˈfloɾ is a municipality in Portugal Locally referred to as the Portuguese Capital of Olive Oil Vila Flor is located in the Terra Quente Transmontana in the southern part of the district of Braganca The population in 2011 was 6 697 1 in an area of 265 81 square kilometres 102 63 sq mi 2 Vila FlorMunicipalityThe central square of Vila FlorFlagCoat of armsCoordinates 41 18 33 N 7 9 14 W 41 30917 N 7 15389 W 41 30917 7 15389Country PortugalRegionNorteIntermunic comm Terras de Tras os MontesDistrictBragancaParishes14Government PresidentArtur Guilherme Goncalves Vaz Pimentel PS Area Total265 81 km2 102 63 sq mi Population 2011 Total6 697 Density25 km2 65 sq mi Time zoneUTC 00 00 WET Summer DST UTC 01 00 WEST Postal code5360Area code278Websitehttp www cm vilaflor pt Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Climate 3 Economy 4 Notable citizens 5 References 6 External linksHistory edit nbsp The Roman fountain isolating human settlement to that period nbsp One of the remaining archway gates of the walled city of Povoa d Alem Sabor It was King Denis who while travelling through the burg then known as Povoa d Alem Sabor became enchanted by the local landscape and in 1286 renamed the district Vila Flor 3 Around 1295 the King ordered the construction of a walled city consisting of five gates to protect the fledgling settlement and guard Portuguese interests in the territory 3 During the Middle Ages this bouquet of flowers as Cabral Adao 1910 in Vila Flor 1992 in Almada Vila Flor born stomatology doctor and writer once called it became the home to many fleeing Jewish families who settled in the territory to start farms and businesses of small industry such as tanneries and jewelers 3 King Manuel eventually conferred on the settlement an official charter foral later to be reformulated in May 1512 3 Having favorable tolerant views towards Portuguese Jews until he decided to marry Infanta Isabella of Aragon Manuel I agreed to persecute the Jews of Portugal because the anti Semite parents of his fiancee wouldn t approve that policy King Manuel expelled the Jews from the municipality whose remaining peoples or the army were then responsible for destroying the homes of the expelled Jews 3 Geography edit nbsp The mountainous terrain that divides the Vale de Vilarica nbsp The municipal council offices and building along Avenida Marchel Carmona Administratively the municipality is divided into 14 civil parishes freguesias 4 Assares e Lodoes Benlhevai Candoso e Carvalho de Egas Freixiel Roios Samoes Sampaio Santa Comba de Vilarica Seixo de Manhoses Trindade Vale Frechoso Valtorno e Mourao Vila Flor e Nabo Vilas Boas e Vilarinho das Azenhas Climate edit Vila Flor has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cold wet winters Climate data for Folgares 1980 2021 altitude 739 m 2 425 ft Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Daily mean C F 5 3 41 5 6 8 44 2 9 4 48 9 10 8 51 4 14 3 57 7 18 7 65 7 21 7 71 1 21 7 71 1 18 8 65 8 14 1 57 4 8 7 47 7 6 0 42 8 13 0 55 4 Average precipitation mm inches 51 9 2 04 45 7 1 80 42 8 1 69 58 5 2 30 56 1 2 21 31 2 1 23 13 0 0 51 15 2 0 60 29 8 1 17 77 6 3 06 75 1 2 96 76 2 3 00 573 1 22 57 Source Portuguese Environment Agency 5 Economy edit nbsp Frize carbonated mineral water a Sumol Compal brand has its production site in Vila Flor Rich in history tradition monuments and citizenry the municipality is also an important reference for agriculture owing to the fertility of the Vilarica Valley Vale da Vilarica Olive oil and chestnut are among its main agricultural productions Companies such as Frize a Sumol Compal sparkling water brand and Sousacamp edible mushroom producer known within and outside of Portugal are located in within its municipal borders The growth of tourism has meant that lodgings have developed throughout the region Hotels and homestays as well as establishments catering to rural and agro tourism are found in the municipality This tourist offer includes available options ranging from seasonal treks in the region to the municipal camping site and river beaches Notable citizens editJoaquim Trigo de Negreiros born 1900 lawyer and official of the civil registry president of the administrative council of Vila Flor before moving to Porto becoming assistance Attorney of Portugal Civil Governor of Porto Subsecretary of State for Corporations and Social Security and the Secretary of State for Social Security in addition to providing public security forces with new equipment 6 For eight years he was minister of the Domestic Affairs closed Tarrafal in 1954 and as member of the Parliament in various legislatures he was responsible for implementing the modern public health system he originated the Hospital Escolar de Santa Maria and the Hospital of Sao Joao in Porto he was also responsible for the growth in nursing instruction in 1947 6 He was a founder of the Diario Popular 6 Artur Guilherme Trigo Vaz born 1919 doctor municipal councillor 1951 54 and 1964 68 president of the municipal council 1970 74 responsible for Peneireiro Dam and president founder of the Sport Clube de Vila Flor Vaz also dedicated himself to the history of Vila Flor publishing the O Passado e o Presente in December 1949 6 Raul de Sa Correia May 1900 8 December 1993 municipal secretary 1934 responsible for the construction of the library museum and archive 6 On his retirement he was named honorary citizen of the municipality and attributed a commemorative medal marking the 7th centenary of Vila Flor a year later President Mario Soares honored him with Order of Henry the Navigator and on his death a bronze bust was erected in front of his former home and a hall in the museum dedicated to him 6 Francisco Maria Guerra 1876 1962 lawyer and administrator of the municipality of Miranda do Douro conservator of the district land registry and president of the municipality of Vila Flor 1933 1946 he was responsible for a series of public works including the construction of several primary schools bridges cemeteries warehouses fountains the opening of many municipal roads squares and avenues including Avenida Marechal Carmona 6 He was honored with the Military Order of Christ and in 1962 following his death a bronze statue was erected in his honor 6 References edit Instituto Nacional de Estatistica Archived November 15 2016 at the Wayback Machine Areas das freguesias concelhos distritos e pais Archived from the original on 2018 11 05 Retrieved 2018 11 05 a b c d e Camara Municipal ed 2013 Historia in Portuguese Vila Flor Portugal archived from the original on 6 September 2013 retrieved 24 August 2013 a href Template Citation html title Template Citation citation a CS1 maint location missing publisher link Diario da Republica Law nr 11 A 2013 pages 552 130 131 PDF in Portuguese Retrieved 4 August 2014 Folgares 06N 01C APA Retrieved 5 December 2021 a b c d e f g h Camara Municipal ed 2013 Curiosidades in Portuguese Vila Flor Portugal archived from the original on 6 September 2013 retrieved 24 August 2013 a href Template Citation html title Template Citation citation a CS1 maint location missing publisher link External links editDiscover Vila Flor Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vila Flor amp oldid 1117375281, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
