Key Benefits:
DRAFT LAW NO. 371 /X
ELEVATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PRIOR OLD, IN THE COUNTY OF
LOURES, TO THE CATEGORY OF VILLAGE
I. Historical characterization
The first references to the place of the Prior Old (Loures ' concelho)
reassemblies to the mid-nineteenth century.
The toponym Prior Velho appears to be related to the presence of some
clergyman who there lived, thus having been at the origin of the baptism of the freguesia. Is
also in this period that begins its industrialization.
The development that occurred over the course of the entire twentieth century led to the
creation of the freguesia of Prior Velho in 1989 (by the Decree-Law No. 68/89, 25 of
August). Until that date, Prior Velho has been linked to the freguesia of Sacavém.
The Prior Old has as a patron saint of parish S. Pedro.
In terms of historical heritage, it clearly stands out the Fifth of the
Francella, with your beautiful palmet. The fifth, brazed, boasts galhards traditions
historical and architectural and is ranked as National Monument.
Heraldic
The Prior Old uses the following flag and coat of arms, as published
in the Journal of the Republic, III Series, of 04/29/1999:
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Weapons: a silver shield, a red-dented wheel between two branches of
olive tree of green, fruity of black; in chief, an ecclesiastical hat of black with
two borlas and, at tip, a cacho of gold grapes sustained by leaves of green.
Silver mural wreath of three towers. Listel white, with the caption of black, in
capital: "PRIOR OLD-LOURES". Flag of green; cords and tassels of
silver and green.
The dentate wheel symbolises the mechanical activities of the first industries to
settle in the area of the freguesia and still with some predominance in the ensemble
existing companies. The two branches of olive evoke the olive groves that punctuated the
territory of the freguesia, of which there is still some toponymy evocative of the same,
as well as, in some places still without construction, the olive trees themselves. The Hat
Ecclesiastical, evocative of the toponym "Prior Velho", in which it originate the name of the
freguesia. Finally, the grape's cacho is a reference to the wine produced on the Fifth of the
Francella.
II. Socio-economic conditions
The Prior Old is one of the 18 freighters in the county of Loures, being possible
distinguish two strands: one housing and other industrial.
Its urban growth, which enabled it to rise to the category of freguesia,
started in the mid-twentieth century, with the construction of the Airport of Portela and da
Self-Highway from the North. It was at that time that they began to set in the territory the
first industrial units and then numerous population nuclei.
Proximity to Lisbon is an important fixation factor and many companies
continue to prefer Prior Velho to their location, being, in the
industrial strand, one of the most important of the concelho. Trade plays
also a very significant role, counting the Prior Old with about 185
commercial establishments.
Das companies that are found in this freguesia it is possible to highlight some:
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S. T. E. C-Technical Society of Equipment and Tractors
JOCA-Metalomechanical
EVICAR-Camion Trade
A. C. P-Automobile Club of Portugal
CEPRA-Professional Training Centre for Automotive Repair
CENFIC-Centre for Vocational Training
SIDEFARMA-Industrial Society of Pharmaceutical Expansion
SALVADOR CAETANO
HERTZ-Auger-Aluger
EUROPCAR INTERNATIONAL-Lift of Automobiles
In terms cultural, sporting and social , they emphasize, among others, the
following:
Football Club of the Prior Old Man
Recreational and Cultural Group Priorenses
Cultural Union Friends of the Prior Old Man
Columbophile Society of the Prior Old Man
Sport Group Fishermen of the Prior Old Man
Prior Old Hunting Club and Fisheries
Association of Reformed and Elderly Pensioners
Root Association in Africa
The freguesia of Prior Velho has today of the following equipment collective :
Medical Post (1)
Medical Clinics (3)
Pharmacies (2)
Portuguese Red Cross (1)
Banking Agencies (BES, BPI, BPN and BCP)
Multibank Boxes (4)
CTT Station
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Market
Football Field (Football Club of Prior Old Man)
Sport Multipurpose Pavilion
School of Basic Education
Kindergarten
IPSS-The Cantine Association of the Child
Infantarians (1)
Collective Public Transport ensured by CARRIS and RN
Church of Culto
Mortuary House
Commercial Establishments (185)
Industrial Zone / Companies (110)
Social Valences secured and supported by the Junta de Freguesia-Oficina de
Support for Elderly, Social Support and Home Support
III. Geo-demographic characterization
The freguesia of Prior Velho situates the South of the Councelho of Loures, having been
created in 1989, by the Decree-Law No. 68/89 of August 25.
With an area 1.49 km to 2, Prior Velho has as delimitation the freguesias of
Camarate, Sacavém, Portela and Santa Maria dos Olivais.
The Prior Old has, at present, about 13000 inhabitants and 5100 voters
census, importing also highlighting the constant growth at the demographic level
that this freguesia has been registering.
In these terms, and in those of Law No. 11/82, of June 2, the settlement of the Prior Old
meets the conditions necessary to be elevable to the category of village.
Thus, the Deputies of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, below
signed, present, under the constitutional and regimental provisions
applicable, the following draft law:
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Single article
The settlement of the Prior Old, in the county of Loures, is elevated to the category of
village.
Assembly of the Republic, __de March 2007
The Deputy The Member
Pedro Farmhouse Irene Veloso