Torres Novas

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Template:Infobox Municipality pt Torres Novas (pron. IPA /'to.ʁɨʃ 'nɔ.vɐʃ/) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 270.0 km² and a total population of 37,155 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in the district of Santarém.

Parishes

  • Alcorochel
  • Assentiz
  • Brogueira
  • Chancelaria
  • Lapas
  • Meia Via
  • Olaia
  • Paço
  • Parceiros de Igreja
  • Pedrógão
  • Riachos
  • Ribeira Branca
  • Torres Novas (Salvador)
  • Torres Novas (Santiago)
  • Torres Novas (São Pedro)
  • Torres Novas (Santa Maria)
  • Zibreira

Economy

Renova - Fábrica de Papel do Almonda, SA, a well known paper company, is based in the municipality.

Politics

The present Mayor is António Oliveira Rodrigues, elected by the Socialist Party.

Holiday

The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.