Aljustrel

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Aljustrel
Flag of Aljustrel
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Aljustrel
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Aljustrel
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region Alentejo
 - Subregion Baixo Alentejo
 - District or A.R. Beja
Mayor António Godinho
 - Party CDU
Area 458.3 km²
Population
 - Total 9,940
 - Density 22/km²
No. of parishes 5
Coordinates 37°55'N 8°10'W
Municipal holiday Saint Anthony
June 13
Website: www.mun-aljustrel.pt

Aljustrel (pron. IPA[aɫʒuʃ'tɾɛɫ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 458.3 km² and a total population of 9,940 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of five parishes and is located in the district of Beja.

The present mayor is António José Gonçalves Soares Godinho, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.

The municipal holiday is June 13.

Its French twin town is Hem, in the Nord département.

[edit] Parishes

  • Aljustrel
  • Ervidel
  • Messejana
  • Rio de Moinhos
  • São João de Negrilhos

[edit] External links