Ansião () is a municipality in Leiria District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 13,128, in an area of 176.09 km². The present Mayor is António José Domingues, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day. Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 6 civil parishes (freguesias): Alvorge Ansião (parish) Avelar Chão de Couce Pousaflores Santiago da Guarda References External links Municipality official website Towns in Portugal Populated places in Leiria District Municipalities of Leiria District