Faro Municipality
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| Faro | |||
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| Municipality | |||
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| Coordinates: 37°02′N 7°55′W / 37.033°N 7.917°WCoordinates: 37°02′N 7°55′W / 37.033°N 7.917°W | |||
| Country |
 Portugal | ||
| Region | Algarve | ||
| Subregion | Algarve | ||
| District/A.R. | Faro | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Rogério Bacalhau (PSD) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 201.6 km2 (77.8 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 58,305 | ||
| • Density | 289/km2 (750/sq mi) | ||
| Parishes (no.) | 6 | ||
| Municipal holiday |
September 7 | ||
| Website | http://www.cm-faro.pt | ||
Faro Municipality is located in the Faro District of the Algarve region, in southernmost Portugal
Geography
Seat
The City of Faro is the municiple seat, and Faro District's cultural center.
Parishes
- Conceição
- Estoi
- Montenegro
- Santa Bárbara de Nexe
- São Pedro
- Sé
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