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Vila Nova de Famalicao

City from northern Portugal, popularly known as Famalicão, located 18 km. southeast Braga. Its main economic activity is the textile industry and the services sector. The city is a junction by road and railway between the northern cities and is not far from the Oporto airport. Additionally, it is the birthplace of writer Camilo Castelo Branco. Among its historical patrimony, is worth mentioning Romanic art examples such as the Santiago de Antas church.

Vila Nova de Famalicao

Contact details

Country
Portugal
Number of inhabitants
127,567

Mayor

Name
Mr. Mário de Sousa Passos
Address
Praça Álvaro Marques
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Mensagem do presidente da Câmara Municipal de Vila Nova de Famalicão pelo Dia das Cidades Educadoras 2017 (CA)

Vila Nova de Famalicão raises its voice in favour of the Educating City

2018 International Day in Famalicão

Vila Nova de Famalicão – 2020 International Day of the Educating City

Finalist | 2020 Educating Cities' Award

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