Arzila is a former civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 655, in an area of 3.45 km².[1] On 28 January 2013 it merged with Taveiro and Ameal to form Taveiro, Ameal e Arzila.[2] There's a Moroccan city with the same name, indicating its etymology is of Arabic origin.

Arzila
Civil parish
Arzila Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 40°11′3″N 8°33′7″W
Country	Portugal
Region	Centro
Intermunic. comm.	Região de Coimbra
District	Coimbra
Municipality	Coimbra
Disbanded	28 January 2013
Area
• Total	3.45 km2 (1.33 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	655
• Density	190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC±00:00 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Patron	Immaculate Conception

It's home to the Paul de Arzila, a natural reserve with a large number of species of birds among other animals. Its patron Immaculate Conception is celebrated annually on 8 December.

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