Beira (Portugal)
Beira ['bɐj.ɾɐ] is a region (and former province ) of Portugal . Until 1976, the three southern provinces of the northern half of the country were named Beira :
The main cities in the Beira region are:
- Coimbra - 143,000 inhabitants
- Aveiro - 78,460 inhabitants
- Leiria - 15,000 inhabitants
- Castelo Branco - 35,200 inhabitants
- Guarda - 42,460 inhabitants
- Figueira da Foz - 62,120 inhabitants
- Viseu - 99,600 inhabitants
- Covilhã - 51,770 inhabitants
The region, sometimes called Beiras , is a central region of Portugal.
The Prince of Beira was a previous title in Portugal, in use during the monarchy, and given to the second oldest heir to the throne.