Marvão

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Marvão
[[Image:{{{image_flag}}}|140px|Flag of Marvão]]
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Marvão
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Marvão
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region {{{Region}}}
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 - District or A.R. Portalegre
Mayor Vitor Frutuoso
 - Party PSD
Area 154.9 km²
Population
 - Total 3,739
 - Density 24/km²
No. of parishes 4
Coordinates 39º24'N 7º20'W
Municipal holiday
September 8
Website: http://www.cm-marvao.pt

Marvão (pron. IPA: [mɐɾ'vɐ̃ũ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 154.9 km² and a total population of 3,739 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Portalegre.

The present Mayor is Vitor Martins Frutuoso, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is September 8.

Its name is derived from an ancient local Muslim chieftain, named Marwan.

[edit] Parishes

  • Beirã
  • Santa Maria de Marvão
  • Santo António das Areias
  • São Salvador da Aramenha

[edit] External links



 
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