Girabolhos

Girabolhos is a civil parish in the municipality of Seia, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 317, in an area of.

History

In 1882, Girabolhos became a part of the civil parish of Tourais and remained so until it was constituted as its own parish. It is home to several landmarks with local historical significance, namely, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Cabeça, the Mother Church, the Chapel of Saint Nicholas, Casa de Girabolhos and the building which serves as the seat of the junta, or parish government. For much of its history, Girabolhos belonged to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Coimbra, though it is today a part of the Diocese of Guarda, itself within the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.

Religion

The population of Girabolhos is predominately Roman Catholic. Among the primary annual religious feasts are those of Nossa Senhora da Cabeça, Saint Anthony, and Saint Simon.

Population

Places

The civil parish of Girabolhos is made up of two main population centers: Girabolhos and Ortigueira.

Mining

The Fontinha mine in Girabolhos was explored between 1989 and 1991. In 2015, it underwent environmental remediation.