Alenquer

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Alenquer
Coat of arms of Alenquer
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Alenquer
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Centro
 - Subregion Oeste
 - District or A.R. Lisbon
Mayor Álvaro Pedro
 - Party PS
Area 304.2 km²
Population
 - Total 42,932
 - Density 141/km²
No. of parishes 16
Coordinates 39º03'N 9º01'W
Municipal holiday Ascension Day
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-alenquer.pt

Alenquer (pron. IPA: [ɐlẽ'kɛɾ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 304.2 km² and a total population of 42,932 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 16 parishes, and is located in the District of Lisbon.

The present Mayor is Álvaro Joaquim Gomes Pedro, elected by the Socialist Party.

[edit] Parishes

  • Abrigada
  • Aldeia Galega da Merceana
  • Aldeia Gavinha
  • Cabanas de Torres
  • Cadafais
  • Carnota
  • Carregado
  • Meca
  • Olhalvo
  • Ota
  • Pereiro de Palhacana
  • Ribafria
  • Santo Estêvão (Alenquer)
  • Triana (Alenquer)
  • Ventosa
  • Vila Verde dos Francos

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Municipalities of the District of Lisbon
Flag of Portugal
Alenquer | Amadora | Arruda dos Vinhos | Azambuja | Cadaval | Cascais | Lisbon | Loures | Lourinhã | Mafra
Odivelas | Oeiras | Sintra | Sobral de Monte Agraço | Torres Vedras | Vila Franca de Xira