- Arouca (Portugal)
Infobox_Municipality_pt
official_name = Arouca
image_coat_of_arms = ARC.png
Region = Norte
Subregion =Entre Douro e Vouga
District = Aveiro
Old region =Douro Litoral
Mayor_name = José Neves
Mayor_party = PS
area_total = 329,1
population_total = 24,038
population_density = 73
Parishes = 20
coor = 40º55'N 8º15'W
params = 40_55_N_8_15_W
occasion =
day =May 2
website = http://www.cm-arouca.pt
footnotes =Arouca (pron. IPA2|ɐ'ɾo(ow)kɐ) is a municipality in the
Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto Portugal with a totalarea of 329.1km² and a total population of 24,038 inhabitants, and 20,383 electors (2006). The population has grown from 7072 inhabitants in 1801 to the current 24,038.The municipality is composed of 20 parishes, and is located in the District of Aveiro.
The present Mayor is José Artur Tavares Neves, elected by the Socialist Party.
The municipal holiday is
May 2 and it celebrates Saint Mafalda.The archaeological site of
São João de Valinhas is located in Arouca.Arouca is candidate to the
International Network of Geoparks Parishes
* Albergaria da Serra
* Alvarenga
* Arouca
* Burgo
* Cabreiros
* Canelas
* Chave
* Covelo de Paivó
* Escariz
* Espiunca
* Fermedo
* Janarde
* Mansores
* Moldes
* Rossas
* Santa Eulália
* São Miguel do Mato
* Tropeço
* Urrô
* VárzeaExternal links
* [http://www.cm-arouca.pt/ Municipality official website]
* [http://www.arouca.biz Regional portal with News and Turistic Information]
* [http://www.aroucaonline.com/media/ Thousands of pictures about Arouca]
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