Amares () is a municipality in Braga District, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 18,889, in an area of 81.95 km². The present Mayor is Manuel Moreira, elected by the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is June 13. Demographics Parishes The municipality is subdivided into the following parishes: Amares e Figueiredo Barreiros Bico Caires Caldelas, Sequeiros e Paranhos Carrazedo Dornelas Ferreiros, Prozelo e Besteiros Fiscal Goães Lago Rendufe Santa Maria do Bouro Santa Marta do Bouro Torre e Portela Vilela, Seramil e Paredes Secas Notable people Gualdim Pais (1118 – 1195) - a crusader, Knight Templar for Afonso Henriques of Portugal. He founded of the city of Tomar. António Variações (1944-1984) - a Portuguese singer and songwriter. Jorge Pires (born 1981) - a former professional footballer with 530 club caps References Municipalities of Portugal