Amorim, Póvoa de Varzim
Former civil parishes of Póvoa de Varzim
Amorim is a suburban area in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. It is an ancient ecclesiastical parish and former civil parish. It is bordered by Aver-o-Mar to the west and by Terroso to the east. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 2,856 inhabitants and a total area of 5.65 km2. In 2013, it was amalgamated in the civil parish known as União das Freguesias de Aver-o-Mar, Amorim e Terroso. Amorim is derived from Latin, and means dating/love or couples place. The Portuguese surnames Amorim and Morim can be traced to this parish. It is popular in the city for its bread, characteristically eaten at high temperatures just after being made – the Broa de Amorim.
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Póvoa de Varzim
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| Latitude | Longitude |
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| N 41.406 ° | E -8.747 ° |
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4495-154 Póvoa de Varzim
Portugal
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