Cuba Municipality
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| Cuba | |||
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| Municipality | |||
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| Coordinates: 38°09′N 7°53′W / 38.150°N 7.883°WCoordinates: 38°09′N 7°53′W / 38.150°N 7.883°W | |||
| Country |
 Portugal | ||
| Region | Alentejo | ||
| Subregion | Baixo Alentejo | ||
| District/A.R. | Beja | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Francisco Orelha (PS) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 172.1 km2 (66.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 4,775 | ||
| • Density | 28/km2 (70/sq mi) | ||
| Parishes (no.) | 4 | ||
| Municipal holiday |
April 24 | ||
| Website | http://www.cm-cuba.pt | ||
Cuba (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkuβɐ]) is a town and municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.1 km² and a total population of 4,775 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Beja.
Historically in Portugal as being the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. (In: Mascarenhas Barreto "Colombo Português: Provas Documentais")
Statue of Christopher Columbus
The present Mayor is Francisco Orelha, elected by the Socialist Party, and a statue honouring him can be seen on the city centre.
The municipal holiday is Monday after Easter.
Parishes
- Cuba
- Faro do Alentejo
- Vila Alva
- Vila Ruiva
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