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Fragoso

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Country
  
Population
  
2,193 (2011)

Area
  
13.94 km²

Municipality
  
Barcelos, Portugal

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Fragoso is a Portuguese freguesia (parish), located in the concelho (municipality) of Barcelos. The population in 2011 was 2,193, in an area of 12.59 km².

Map of Fragoso, Portugal

Its name is derived from the word fragoso, meaning "rocky" or "uneven". It is derived from the word fraga, meaning "cliff". Its Orago, or Patron Saint, is St. Peter the Apostle. The Count of Fragoso was a retainer of the Bishop of Braga.

References

Fragoso Wikipedia