Pardilhó
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Pardilhó | |
|---|---|
 The town seen from the west | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Pardilhó Location in Portugal | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′51″N 8°37′29″W / 40.79750°N 8.62472°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Centro |
| Intermunic. comm. | Região de Aveiro |
| District | Aveiro |
| Municipality | Estarreja |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,176 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Postal code | 3860 - 464 Pardilhó |
Pardilhó is a village and a civil parish of the municipality of Estarreja, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,176,[1] in an area of 15.7 km2.[2] Pardilhó, is historically shaped by its proximity to the Ria de Aveiro, fostering a strong connection to maritime and agricultural industries. Notably, its shipyards produced the iconic Moliceiro boats, used for harvesting moliço (seaweed) and transporting goods like salt, which played a crucial role in the local economy and commercial traffic between Aveiro and neighboring communities.[3]
