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Castelo Branco, Portugal

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Municipalities in Castelo Branco

Belmonte(1)Castelo Branco(82)Covilhã(61)Fundão(26)Idanha-a-Nova(23)Oleiros(10)Penamacor(18)Proença-a-Nova(14)Sertã(42)Vila de Rei(14)Vila Velha de Ródão(4)
Belmonte(1)Castelo Branco(82)Covilhã(61)Fundão(26)Idanha-a-Nova(23)Oleiros(10)Penamacor(18)Proença-a-Nova(14)Sertã(42)Vila de Rei(14)Vila Velha de Ródão(4)







  • Belmonte(1)
  • Castelo Branco(82)
  • Covilhã(61)
  • Fundão(26)
  • Idanha-a-Nova(23)
  • Oleiros(10)
  • Penamacor(18)
  • Proença-a-Nova(14)
  • Sertã(42)
  • Vila de Rei(14)
  • Vila Velha de Ródão(4)
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Vila Velha de Ródão: The exception of the municipality where the number of children increased

📍 Castelo Branco🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#demographics+2 more

Portugal is currently among the countries with the lowest proportion of children and young people, and Portuguese children are among those who spend the most time in school. Vila Velha de Ródão is an exception in the country's demographic desert. It is one of the few municipalities where the number of children under 10 years old has increased.

rtp.pt1 Jun
Vila Velha de Ródão: The exception of the municipality where the number of children increased

Tejo floods bar at the quay of Vila Velha de Ródão and threatens homes

📍 Castelo Branco🌱 Environment#severe-weather+3 more

The rise in water was “very rapid” and the entire Açafal area was also inundated by the waters of the Tejo river.

Correio da Manhã5 Feb
Tejo floods bar at the quay of Vila Velha de Ródão and threatens homes

Museums in Vila Velha de Ródão closed

📍 Castelo Branco🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#museum-closures+3 more

The municipality of Vila Velha de Ródão has closed all museum sites and cancelled events scheduled for the weekend due to disruptions caused by the passage of Storm Kristin through the council area.

RTP Notícias31 Jan
Museums in Vila Velha de Ródão closed

Schools reopen on Monday in Vila Velha de Ródão

📍 Castelo Branco🎓 Education🏖️ Daily Life#school-closures+3 more

The municipality was heavily affected by Storm Kristin. Schools have been closed since Wednesday.

Correio da Manhã30 Jan
Schools reopen on Monday in Vila Velha de Ródão