Marvão Municipality

Marvão Municipality
Marvão
—  Municipality  —

Flag
Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 39°24′N 7°20′W / 39.4°N 7.333°W / 39.4; -7.333Coordinates: 39°24′N 7°20′W / 39.4°N 7.333°W / 39.4; -7.333
Country  Portugal
Region Alentejo Region
Subregion Alto Alentejo Subregion
District/A.R. Portalegre
Government
 - Mayor Vitor Frutuoso (PSD)
Area
 - Total 154.9 km2 (59.8 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 3,739
 - Density 24/km2 (62.2/sq mi)
Parishes (no.) 4
Municipal holiday
September 8
Website http://www.cm-marvao.pt

Marvão (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐɾˈvɐ̃w]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 154.9 km² and a total population of 3,739 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in Portalegre District.

The present Mayor is Vitor Martins Frutuoso, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is September 8.

Its name is derived from an ancient local Muslim chieftain, named Ibn Marwan.

Parishes

  • Beirã
  • Santa Maria de Marvão
  • Santo António das Areias
  • São Salvador da Aramenha

  • The local convent.

  • The city rests upon its hill.

  • The city within its castle walls.

  • The city's castle wall.

  • Front view of the castle.

Demographics

Population of Marvão Municipality (1801 – 2004)
1801 1849 1900 1930 1960 1981 1991 2001 2004
4048 3780 5994 7116 7478 5418 4419 4029 3739

External links

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