Avis (Portugal)

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Avis
Coat of arms of Avis
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Avis
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region {{{Region}}}
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 - District or A.R. Portalegre
Mayor Manuel Coelho
 - Party CDU
Area 606.0 km²
Population
 - Total 5,054
 - Density 8/km²
No. of parishes 8
Coordinates 39º03'N 7º53'W
Municipal holiday Easter Monday
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-avis.pt

Avis (pron. IPA: [ɐ'viʃ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 606.0 km² and a total population of 5,054 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 8 parishes, and is located in the District of Portalegre.

The present Mayor is Manuel Maria Libério Coelho, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.

The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.

[edit] Parishes

  • Alcôrrego
  • Aldeia Velha
  • Avis
  • Benavila
  • Ervedal
  • Figueira e Barros
  • Maranhão
  • Valongo

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Municipalities of the District of Portalegre
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