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 :

• Beira Alta
• Beira Baixa
• Beira Litoral .

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.