Sanjurge


Sanjurge is a small rural village and former-civil parish in the municipality of Chaves, in the Portuguese district of Vila Real. In 2013, the parish located from the centre of Chaves, was merged into the new parish of Santa Cruz-Trindade e Sanjurge, as part of the White Paper on local authority reform.

Geography

With a population of 400 people in 2011, the small parish covered an area of approximately in an area above sea level. The majority of its residents are seniors due to an out-migration, primarily to the United States and France in the late 1970s, early 1980s. There are two coffee shops and bar, located in the centre of the village, single centenary school and recreation center, near the centre of town.

Architecture

The community is primarily involved in agriculture, with the surrounding parcels dedicated to pasturelands and small crops.

Culture

Sanjurge is recognized for its Presunto and Folar.