Albergaria-a-Velha Municipality - Geography

Geography

Population of
Albergaria-a-Velha
Year Pop. ±%
1849 4,717 —
1900 13,526 +186.8%
1930 15,296 +13.1%
1960 18,446 +20.6%
1981 21,326 +15.6%
1991 21,995 +3.1%
2001 24,638 +12.0%
2004 25,497 +3.5%
2006 25,921 +1.7%

The municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha is located in the transition zone between the coastal municipalities of Murtosa, Aveiro, Estarreja and Ílhavo and the more mountain communities in the interior. It is composed of eight parishes, and is located in the Aveiro District.

  • Albergaria-a-Velha
  • Alquerubim
  • Angeja
  • Branca
  • Frossos
  • Ribeira de Fráguas
  • São João de Loure
  • Valmaior

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