Santa Maria da Feira takes the lead in financial management among large municipalities in the Northern region and ranks 2nd nationally, according to the 2025 Yearbook of Portuguese Municipal Finances. The presentation took place this Thursday, November 12th, at the auditorium of the Order of Certified Accountants, in Porto.
The president of the Municipal Chamber of Santa Maria da Feira, Amadeu Albergaria, stated that "Santa Maria da Feira is today a national benchmark in municipal financial management. This classification is the recognition of the rigor and transparency with which we have managed the Municipality's resources, making the proper use of public funds a priority of our governance".
The mayor further emphasized that "the robustness of municipal accounts allows us to maintain a strong pace of investment throughout the municipality, with structural projects in areas fundamental to the population's quality of life. We are carrying out large-scale investments without compromising the Chamber's financial balance. It is this ability to reconcile rigorous management with the realization of projects that we wish to continue to ensure, with ambition and great responsibility".
Santa Maria da Feira holds the second position in the national ranking of large municipalities, behind only Sintra and ahead of municipalities such as Amadora, Porto, and Maia. This financial performance is achieved during a period marked by the implementation of structural investments in areas such as Education, Health, social facilities, accessibility, Sports, and public space requalification. Currently, 15 construction projects are underway simultaneously across the municipality, with a total investment of approximately 20 million euros.
The Yearbook of Portuguese Municipal Finances, which this year marks its 22nd edition, is produced by the Research Center in Accounting and Taxation of the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, with the support of the Order of Certified Accountants and the Court of Auditors.
