Mértola

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Mértola [[Image:{{{image_flag}}}|140px|Flag of Mértola]] Municipal flag Municipal coat of arms
Location
- Country	Portugal
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- District or A.R.	Beja
Mayor	Jorge Valente
- Party	PS
Area	1,292.8 km²
Population
- Total	7,996
- Density	6/km²
No. of parishes	9
Coordinates	37º38'N 7º39'W
Municipal holiday	Saint John June 24
Website: http://www.mertolaonline.net

Mértola (pron. IPA: ['mɛɾtulɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 1,292.8 km² and a total population of 7,996 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in the District of Beja.

The present Mayor is Jorge Pulido Valente, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is June 24.

[edit] Parishes

• Alcaria Ruiva
• Corte do Pinto
• Espírito Santo
• Mértola
• Santana de Cambas
• São João dos Caldeireiros
• São Miguel do Pinheiro
• São Pedro de Solis
• São Sebastião dos Carros

[edit] External links

• Town Hall official website

• Photos from Mértola