Lagoa (Algarve)

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Lagoa
Coat of arms of Lagoa
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Lagoa
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Algarve
 - Subregion Algarve
 - District or A.R. Faro
Mayor José Eduardo
 - Party PSD
Area 88.3 km²
Population
 - Total 22,658
 - Density 257/km²
No. of parishes 6
Coordinates 38º08'N 8º27'W
Municipal holiday
September 8
Website: http://www.cm-lagoa.pt

Lagoa (pron. IPA: [lɐ'goɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 88.3 km² and a total population of 22,658 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the District of Faro.

The present Mayor is José Inácio Marques Eduardo, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is September 8.

[edit] Parishes

  • Carvoeiro
  • Estômbar
  • Ferragudo
  • Lagoa
  • Parchal
  • Porches

[edit] External links


 
Municipalities of the District of Faro
Flag of Portugal
Albufeira | Alcoutim | Aljezur | Castro Marim | Faro | Lagoa | Lagos | Loulé | Monchique | Olhão
Portimão | São Brás de Alportel | Silves | Tavira | Vila do Bispo | Vila Real de Santo António