Montemor-o-Novo

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Montemor-o-Novo
Coat of arms of Montemor-o-Novo
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Montemor-o-Novo
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Alentejo
 - Subregion Alentejo Central
 - District or A.R. Évora
Mayor Carlos Sá
 - Party CDU
Area 1,232.9 km²
Population
 - Total 18,540
 - Density 15/km²
No. of parishes 10
Coordinates 38º39'N 8º13'W
Municipal holiday Saint John of God
March 8
Website: http://www.cm-montemornovo.pt

Montemor-o-Novo (pron. IPA: [mõtɨ'mɔɾ u 'novu]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 1233.0 km² and a total population of 18,485 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 10 parishes, and is located in the District of Évora.

The present Mayor is Carlos Manuel Pinto Sá, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.

The municipal holiday is March 8, after Saint John of God, a 16th century saint, who was born in Montemor-o-Novo.

[edit] Parishes

  • Cabrela
  • Ciborro
  • Cortiçadas
  • Foros de Vale de Figueiras
  • Lavre
  • Nossa Senhora da Vila
  • Nossa Senhora do Bispo
  • Santiago do Escoural
  • São Cristóvão
  • Silveiras


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Municipalities of the District of Évora
Flag of Portugal
Alandroal | Arraiolos | Borba | Estremoz | Évora | Montemor-o-Novo | Mora | Mourão | Portel
Redondo | Reguengos de Monsaraz | Vendas Novas | Viana do Alentejo | Vila Viçosa