. "Guarda (Portuguese pronunciation: [\u02C8\u0261wa\u027Ed\u0250]) is a city and a municipality in Guarda District, Beira Interior Norte sub-region in Centro Region in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 42,541, in an area of 712.10 km\u00B2. The city of Guarda was founded by King Sancho I in 1199. The present mayor is \u00C1lvaro Amaro, who succeeded Joaquim Valente. The municipal holiday is November 27."@en . .