 In late 20th century, the parish became urbanized as a consequence of north expansion of Bairro Norte of the city of Póvoa de Varzim.Despite being included in the urban area of the city of Póvoa de Varzim since the 1995 city limits expansion, the parish gained town status on July 1, 2003.In January 2006, the national government approved and recognized the extension of the city of Póvoa de Varzim to this and three other parishes.