Ferreira do Alentejo

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Ferreira do Alentejo
Flag of Ferreira do Alentejo
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Ferreira do Alentejo
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Ferreira do Alentejo
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
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 - District or A.R. Beja
Mayor Aníbal Costa
 - Party PS
Area 648.4 km²
Population
 - Total 8,505
 - Density 13/km²
No. of parishes 6
Coordinates 38º03'N 8º06'W
Municipal holiday
March 5
Website: http://www.cm-ferreira-alentejo.pt

Ferreira do Alentejo (pron. IPA[fɨ'ʁɐiɾɐ] or [fɨ'ʁeɾɐ du ɐlẽ'tɛʒu]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 648.4 km² and a total population of 8,505 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the District of Beja.

The present Mayor is Aníbal Coelho Costa, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is March 5.

[edit] Parishes

  • Alfundão
  • Canhestros
  • Ferreira do Alentejo
  • Figueira dos Cavaleiros
  • Odivelas
  • Peroguarda

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