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Ferreira do Zêzere

Ferreira do Zêzere (, ) is a portuguese municipality in the historical Ribatejo portuguese province and in Santarém District. The population in 2011 was 8,619, in an area of 190.38&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The municipal holiday is June 13.

Parishes

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 7 civil parishes (freguesias):

  • Águas Belas
  • Areias e Pias
  • Beco
  • Chãos
  • Ferreira do Zêzere
  • Igreja Nova do Sobral
  • Nossa Senhora do Pranto

History

Ferreira do Zêzere, founded by Pedro Ferreira and his wife in the 13th century, is said to be one of the most-visited villages in the district of Santarém. In the surroundings of the village there is the medieval Vila de Dornes with a view over the Zêzere River and classed as a Templar tower.

In January 2026, Storm Kristin caused a catastrophic amount of damage in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere. Between 4,000 and 5,000 homes and a majority of the buildings were damaged.

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