Samora Correia, Administrative division in Benavente municipality, Portugal.
Samora Correia is an administrative division within Benavente municipality, spanning a large area in the Santarém district. The region includes several smaller villages and is shaped by the Tagus River, which flows through the landscape.
The area held independent administrative status from the 14th century until 1836, when it merged with Benavente. This joining occurred as local boundaries were redrawn in the Tagus Valley region.
The population distribution of Samora Correia reflects a multigenerational community with 9,544 adults, 2,786 children, and 3,295 seniors as of 2021.
The region consists of several interconnected villages like Porto Alto, Arados, Murteira, and Catapereiro. The National Road 118 connects these settlements and allows easy movement through the area.
On the border sits the Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve, which provides shelter for many bird species. This protected area makes the region an important spot for nature watching and birdwatching.
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