Cepães e Fareja

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What’s in a name? Sometimes, a name tells a story of unity. Cepães e Fareja, officially known as the União de Freguesias de Cepães e Fareja, whispers just such a tale. Right here, before us, stands a freguesia, a Portuguese civil parish, born from the joining of two distinct entities, Cepães and Fareja. This union, formalized on January 28, 2013, resulted in the new freguesia of Cepães e Fareja. The name itself reflects this merging, solidifying the bond between these two communities. Originally, the official name upon unification was “União das Freguesias de Cepães e Fareja.” However, a short time later, on March 28, 2013, a rectification was issued. Declaration No. 19/2013 officially changed the name to the current “União de Freguesias de Cepães e Fareja.” This seemingly minor change cemented the identity of this newly formed freguesia. The parish of Cepães e Fareja, part of the Fafe municipality in the Braga district, carries on the legacies of its predecessors. It’s a testament to the ever-evolving tapestry of Portuguese administrative divisions. Cepães e Fareja, a place where history and community intertwine.

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