Cuba Municipality

Cuba Municipality
Cuba
—  Municipality  —

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Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 38°09′N 7°53′W / 38.15°N 7.883°W / 38.15; -7.883Coordinates: 38°09′N 7°53′W / 38.15°N 7.883°W / 38.15; -7.883
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 (72.5/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 is alleged in Portugal as being the birthplace of Christopher Colombus. (In: Mascarenhas Barreto "Colombo Português: Provas Documentais")

The present Mayor is Francisco Orelha, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is Monday after Easter.

Parishes

  • Cuba
  • Faro do Alentejo
  • Vila Alva
  • Vila Ruiva

External links

v · Beja District
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