Aljezur

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Aljezur
Flag of Aljezur
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Aljezur
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Aljezur
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region Algarve
 - Subregion Algarve
 - District or A.R. Faro
Mayor Manuel Marreiros
 - Party PS
Area 323.5 km²
Population
 - Total 5,322
 - Density 16/km²
No. of parishes 4
Coordinates 37º19'N 8º48'W
Municipal holiday
August 29
Website: http://www.cm-aljezur.pt

Aljezur (pron. IPA[aɫʒɨ'zuɾ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 323.5 km² and a total population of 5,322 inhabitants. The word is derived from the Arabic word "Aljuzur" (الجزر), the plural of island.

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

The present Mayor is Manuel José Marreiros, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is August 29.

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