Cartaxo

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Cartaxo
Coat of arms of Cartaxo
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Cartaxo
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Alentejo
 - Subregion Lezíria do Tejo
 - District or A.R. Santarém
Mayor Paulo Caldas
 - Party PS
Area 158.2 km²
Population
 - Total 24,465
 - Density 155/km²
No. of parishes 8
Coordinates 39º09'N 8º47'W
Municipal holiday Ascension Day
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-cartaxo.pt

Cartaxo (pron. IPA: [kɐɾ'taʃu]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 158.2 km² and a total population of 24,465 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 8 parishes, and is located in the district of Santarém.

The present Mayor is Paulo Simões Caldas, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.

[edit] Parishes

  • Cartaxo
  • Ereira
  • Lapa
  • Pontével
  • Valada
  • Vale da Pedra
  • Vale da Pinta
  • Vila Chã de Ourique

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Municipalities of the District of Santarém
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Abrantes | Alcanena | Almeirim | Alpiarça | Benavente | Cartaxo | Chamusca | Constância | Coruche | Entroncamento | Ferreira do Zêzere
Golegã | Mação | Ourém | Rio Maior | Salvaterra de Magos | Santarém | Sardoal | Tomar | Torres Novas | Vila Nova da Barquinha