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The Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Leiria is an important area in western Portugal. It started in 2014, replacing a group of towns that had worked together since 2009. Since January 2015, this region has been called a NUTS3 subregion of the larger Centro Region.
The main city of this area is Leiria, and the region covers much of what used to be the district of Leiria. In 2011, about 294,632 people lived there, in an area of 2,449.12 square kilometers. This region helps several towns and cities work together on shared goals.
Municipalities
The Região de Leiria has 10 different areas called municipalities.
| Municipality | Population (2011) | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Alvaiázere | 7,287 | 160.48 |
| Ansião | 13,128 | 176.09 |
| Batalha | 15,805 | 103.42 |
| Castanheira de Pera | 3,191 | 66.77 |
| Figueiró dos Vinhos | 6,169 | 173.44 |
| Leiria | 126,897 | 565.09 |
| Marinha Grande | 38,681 | 187.25 |
| Pedrógão Grande | 3,915 | 128.75 |
| Pombal | 55,217 | 626.00 |
| Porto de Mós | 24,342 | 261.83 |
| Total | 294,632 | 2,449.12 |
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