Vouzela
Vouzela is a municipality in the district Viseu in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 10,564, in an area of 193.69 km2.
The present mayor is Rui Ladeira, elected by the Social [Democratic Party (Portugal)|Social Democratic Party]. The municipal holiday is May 14.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 9 civil parishes :- Alcofra
- Cambra e Carvalhal de Vermilhas
- Campia
- Fataunços e Figueiredo das Donas
- Fornelo do Monte
- Queirã
- São Miguel do Mato
- Ventosa
- Vouzela e Paços de Vilharigues
Notable people
- Giles of Santarém a Portuguese-Dominican scholar.
- João Ramalho a Portuguese explorer and adventurer.
- Simão Rodrigues a Portuguese-Jesuit priest and one of the co-founders of the Society of Jesus.
- Paulo Alexandre a Portuguese singer.
- Luís Miguel Silva Tavares known as Luís Vouzela, a retired footballer with 510 club caps