History
The first reference to Rebordosa appeared in during the inquiries of 1258, referring to the territorial area of the ''Villa''. There continues to be some discussion as to the etymology of the location's name; the prevailing opinion theorizes that the name derived from "rebolosa", from "reboleiros", a Portuguese species of wild chestnuts, which are "rebordans" or "round". This was likely due to the number of wild chestnuts that were abundant in the region.Kingdom
A later official document referred to the area as the parish of ''São Miguel de Rebordosa'', which was administered by an abbey of the ''Casa de Penaguião'' (25 November 1513). It was later included in theRepublic
By 1935, Rebordosa began to figure in the economic development of the nation, and be known as the ''birthplace of furniture''. Although the region demonstrated a persistence, this was increasingly affected by regional forest fires. Also, in the first 10 years of the 21st century, the industry lost 13000 saw-milling and furniture-making jobs. Town since 16 May 1984, Rebordosa was elevated to the status of city on 1 July 2003, under decree 72/2003 (26 August 2003), published in the Diário da República 196 Série I-A.Geography
The history of Rebordosa is linked to the geomorphological characteristics and flora of the localities: the small quartze mountains, with its acid soils, rich is potassium, iron and aluminium, created conditions for a large forested matte. This raw, tall and robust forest, includes species of pine, oak, salgueiro and eyucalptus. Rebordosa's urban core is one of the four cities that exist in the municipality of Paredes (the others being Paredes, Gandra and Lordelo.Economy
From the testament of one of the region's founding father, Joaquim Moreira dos Santos, the transformation the region's economy came from the introductions of an Italian/Sicilian who settled in the 1920s, marrying a woman from Santa Luzia. From this marriage three children were born, who were known as the ''Sesilas'', many of which have descendants still living in the region. This activity had an important impact on the local economy, with many of the families responsible for wood carving and carpentry selling their wares in the town (the women transporting chairs on their heads). The sector's worse period occurred after 1914, with the First World War and emigration to Brazil. But, by 1922, small businesses began to export to Lisbon and Porto, demonstrating a special quality in handicraft. Rebordosa occupies a place at the centre of the Portuguese furniture making industry; the ''Centro de Formação Profissional das Indústrias da Madeira e Mobiliário'' (Professional Woodwork & Furniture Industry Training Centre), also known as FPIMM, is located in Rebordosa, as are several furniture outlets and factories.Culture
The city festival occurs annually on the first Sunday in July.References
{{authority control Freguesias of Paredes, Portugal