Ovar, Municipality and city in Aveiro District, Portugal
Ovar extends across 147.70 square kilometers along the northern point of the Ria de Aveiro, containing five civil parishes including Cortegaça and Esmoriz.
The settlement records of Ovar date to the 11th century, emerging from the consolidation of multiple villages including Ovar and Cabanões.
The municipality maintains strong connections to fishing traditions, with the Xávega Art fishing technique representing an essential part of local heritage.
The city lies 88 kilometers from both Porto and Coimbra, serving as a strategic point within the Intermunicipal Community of the Aveiro Region.
Local industries transformed from traditional fishing to diverse sectors including textiles, metallurgy, and car assembly during the 1950s and 1960s.
Location: Aveiro
Inception: February 10, 1514
Shares border with: Estarreja, Santa Maria da Feira, Espinho, Murtosa, Oliveira de Azeméis
Email: gapresidencia@cm-ovar.pt
Website: https://cm-ovar.pt
GPS coordinates: 40.86667,-8.63333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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