Penela | |||
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Coordinates: 40°02′N 8°23′W / 40.033°N 8.383°WCoordinates: 40°02′N 8°23′W / 40.033°N 8.383°W | |||
Country | Portugal | ||
Region | Centro | ||
Subregion | Pinhal Interior Norte | ||
Intermunic. comm. | Região de Coimbra | ||
District | Coimbra | ||
Parishes | 4 | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 134.80 km2 (52.05 sq mi) | ||
Population (2011) | |||
• Total | 5,983 | ||
• Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | WET/WEST (UTC+0/+1) | ||
Website | www |
Penela (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɨˈnɛlɐ]) is a municipality located in Coimbra District, in Portugal. It contains the town of Penela. The town's main tourist attraction is the Penela Castle. The population in 2011 was 5,983, in an area of 134.80 km².
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):