“Minhotães” is a name that echoes through time. It speaks of a place both present and past. Minhotães was once an independent parish in Barcelos Portugal. It existed until 2013.
Now Minhotães is part of a union. It joined with Viatodos Grimancelos and Monte de Fralães. Together they form a new civil parish. This union is named Viatodos Grimancelos Minhotães e Monte de Fralães.
Let’s delve into the story of Minhotães. It covers an area of about 3.57 square kilometers. In 2011 Minhotães had a population of 775. This means a population density of 217.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The parish church of Minhotães is dedicated to São Salvador. This adds a layer of religious history to the area. Records from 1220 refer to it as Sancto Salvatores de Miotães. This shows a long-standing connection to its patron saint.
An interesting fact about Minhotães involves the Knights Templar. Pinho Leal stated that it was a commandery of the Order of the Temple until 1311. Later it belonged to the Order of Christ from 1319 to 1834.
Minhotães has also produced notable figures. António Rodrigues was a master architect from the 18th century. His contributions added to the architectural heritage.
The extinction of the Minhotães parish occurred during an administrative reform in 2013. It joined with Grimancelos Viatodos and Monte de Fralães. The seat of the new union is in Viatodos.
Minhotães may no longer be an independent parish. Yet its identity remains. It is a vital part of the larger civil parish. Its history continues to enrich the region of Barcelos. It has evolved but its story lives on.