result of the construction of the Azibo Dam between 1980 and 1982, that has resulted in an area of : a mixture of both human and natural habitats, that includes species of aquatic and migratory birds. The lake created by the construction of the dam provided conditions for nautical sports, in addition to the creation of two beaches, and later, support facilities for golf, pedestrian trails and bike paths. Climate The municipality is divided into two climatic regions: Terra Fria (), to the north, an area of cold winters and hot dry summers; and the southern part of the municipality, referred to as Terra Quente (), between the Sabor River and the municipality of Mirandela, susceptible to lower winter temperatures and warm summers, commonly above 40 °C. Human geography The municipality consists of the following parishes: Ala e Vilarinho do Monte Amendoeira Arcas Bornes e Burga Carrapatas Castelãos e Vilar do Monte Chacim Cortiços Corujas Espadanedo, Edroso, Murçós e Soutelo Mourisco Ferreira Grijó Lagoa Lamalonga Lamas Lombo Macedo de Cavaleiros Morais Olmos Peredo Podence e Santa Combinha Salselas Sezulfe Talhas Talhinhas e Bagueixe Vale Benfeito Vale da Porca Vale de Prados Vilarinho de Agrochão Vinhas Demographics Economy The tertiary sector represents 58% of the economic activity in this territory; secondary activities, localized mostly in the industrial zone of the city, represent 22% of the activities of the region. Similarly, agricultural production (21% of the workforce are farmers), is involved in cultivation and animal husbandry. The climatic conditions in the region, and the fertility of its soils has allowed the cultivation and production of wine, cereals, olive and chestnut oils, in addition to the raising of cattle, sheep and goats in many of its fields. Religion The Roman Catholic faith community is integrated into the Diocese of Bragança and Miranda. Originally, the episcopal seat was located in Miranda do Douro, at a time when the local population was less than 900 inhabitants. References Cities in Portugal Municipalities of Bragança District