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| City of Fafe | |
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| Coordinates:41°27′N8°10′W / 41.450°N 8.167°W /41.450; -8.167 | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Intermunic. comm. | Ave |
| District | Braga |
| Parishes | 25 |
| Government | |
| • President | Antero Barbosa (PS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 219.08 km2 (84.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 48,502 |
| • Density | 221.39/km2 (573.40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Website | http://www.cm-fafe.pt |
Fafe (Portuguese pronunciation:[ˈfafɨ]ⓘ), officially theCity of Fafe (Portuguese:Cidade de Fafe), is a city andmunicipality in thenorthernPortuguesedistrict of Braga. The population in 2021 was 48,502,[1] in an area of approximately 219.08 square kilometres (84.59 mi2).[2] The city itself had a population of 15,703 in 2011.[3] The present mayor is Antero Barbosa, elected by theSocialist Party. The municipal holiday is May 16.
In the 10th century KingOrdoño III of León donated the Vila de Moraria (Moreira de Rei) and Monte Longo to the monastery of Guimarães, founded by the Countess Mumadona.[4]
The territory was effect the Diocese of Braga in the 12th century, and was one of the largest of the seven dioceses, with approximately 950 to 1000 parishes divided into 38 group.[4] During the 1220Inquirições (Inquiries), the territory of Monte Longo was first identified. This location would have an effect; in 1258, the municipality was designated as the lands andjulgado (judicial territory) of Monte Longo.[4]
By 1320, Fafe was part of the Diocese of Braga and the Terra de Entre Ave e Vizela, also known as the Terra de Montelongo, with 15 parishes, among which Santa Ovaia Antiga (Santa Eulália de Fafe).[4]
On 15 November 1514, King D.Manuel I conceded the firstforal (charter) to the town of Fafe.[4] The 1527Numeramento de D. João III (census of King John III), the parish ofSamta Ovaya Antigua (Santa Eulália) had only 64 neighbours.[4]
It was only in 1647 that the first reference to the toponymyFafe, and shortly thereafter (1655) the parish adopted the nameSanta Eulália de Fafe.[4]
In 1706, thedonatário of the town of Fafe and municipality of Montelongo was the Count of Vimieiro. By mid-century, though, in 1758, theMemórias Paroquiais (Parochial Memories) described that the donation was attributed to theMarquis of Valença, D. Miguel de Portugal e Castro.[4]
Between 1907 and 1986 Fafe was served by the narrow-gauge trains of theGuimarães line. The railway is now closed between Guimarães and Fafe.
The municipality is situated in a valley.
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 25civil parishes:[5]
Estorãos
Every year, on May 16th and since the end of the XVIII century, the city celebrates their traditional "Feiras Francas" holding a livestock contest and the horse race at a halt. Nowadays, a more rich and varied program combines reminiscences of the past with contemporary times, with folkloric and popular-rooted musical events, DJs and modern music groups, equestrian schools and car racing events.
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