Barreiro Municipality

Barreiro
—  Municipality  —

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Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates:
Country  Portugal
Region Lisboa
Subregion Península de Setúbal
District/A.R. Setúbal
Government
 • Mayor Carlos Humberto (CDU)
Area
 • Total 32.0 km2 (12.4 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 79,047
 • Density 2,470/km2 (6,397.3/sq mi)
Parishes (no.) 8
Municipal holiday
June 28
Website http://www.cm-barreiro.pt

Barreiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɐˈʁɐjɾu]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 32.0 km2 (12 sq mi) and a total population of 79,047 inhabitants. It contains the town of Barreiro.

The municipality is composed of 8 parishes (freguesias), and is located in Setúbal District.

The present Mayor is Carlos Humberto Carvalho, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.

The municipal holiday is June 28.

Contents

Population

Population growth (1801–2004)
1801 1849 1900 1930 1960 1981 1991 2001 2004
2 425 3 384 7 738 21 030 35 088 88 052 85 768 79 012 78 992

Parishes

  • Alto do Seixalinho
  • Barreiro
  • Coina
  • Lavradio
  • Palhais
  • Santo André
  • Santo António da Charneca
  • Verderena

References

External links

Municipalities of Setúbal District