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Azinhaga

Azinhaga is the name of a civil parish in Portugal. The most prominent use refers to a freguesia in the municipality of Golegã, in the district of Santarém. It belongs to the Centro region and the intermunicipal community of Lezíria do Tejo.

Geography and landscape: The parish is rural, comprising agricultural lands, small residential clusters and local roads.

History and culture: The parish has historical roots in farming and local crafts. A parish church and

Economy and administration: The economy is predominantly agricultural, with small-scale farming and livestock, complemented by local

Other places: The name Azinhaga is used in other locations in Portugal; this article focuses on the

The
toponym
Azinhaga
derives
from
azinhaga,
a
historical
term
for
a
narrow
path
or
lane,
reflecting
the
traditional
rural
landscape
of
the
area.
It
lies
in
the
Ribatejo
plain
near
the
town
of
Golegã,
known
for
its
equestrian
culture.
several
chapels
typical
of
central
Portugal
mark
the
built
environment.
Local
festivities
follow
the
Catholic
calendar
and
regional
traditions
of
the
Ribatejo,
with
community
associations
organizing
religious
and
secular
events.
commerce
and
services.
Administrative
matters
are
handled
by
the
Junta
de
Freguesia
within
the
Golegã
municipality,
under
the
oversight
of
municipal
authorities.
Azinhaga
in
Golegã.