Country Portugal Intermunic. comm. Região de Coimbra Highest elevation 465 m (1,526 ft) Area 138.7 km² Population 17,078 (2011) Region Centro Region, Portugal | Subregion Baixo Mondego Parishes 7 Lowest elevation 12 m (39 ft) Local time Saturday 1:38 PM District Coimbra District | |
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Condeixa-a-Nova ([kõˈdɐjʃa ˈnɔvɐ]), also known as Condeixa, is a town and a municipality in the district of Coimbra, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 17,078, in an area of 138.67 km². It is located 15 km south of Coimbra, and is part of the Região de Coimbra. The town is known for the ancient Roman settlement of Conímbriga which is located nearby, and includes a museum and the well-preserved ruins.
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Map of Condeixa-a-Nova, Portugal
Economy
The municipality of Condeixa-a-Nova is traditionally a center for agriculture. The municipality has also a number of industries ranging from ceramics to pharmaceuticals (Medinfar). The ancient Roman settlement of Conímbriga, is an important tourist attraction.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into seven civil parishes (freguesias):