Moita Municipality

Moita
—  Municipality  —
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 38°39′N 08°15′W / 38.65°N 8.25°W / 38.65; -8.25Coordinates: 38°39′N 08°15′W / 38.65°N 8.25°W / 38.65; -8.25
Country	Portugal
Region	Lisboa
Subregion	Península de Setúbal
District/A.R.	Setúbal
Government
– Mayor	João Lobo (CDU)
Area
– Total	55.0 km2 (21.2 sq mi)
Population
– Total	69,603
– Density	1,266/km2 (3,278.9/sq mi)
Parishes (no.)	6
Municipal holiday	Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday of September
Website	http://www.cm-moita.pt

Moita (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmojtɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 55.0 km² and a total population of 69,603 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the district of Setúbal.

The present Mayor is João Manuel Jesus Lobo, elected by the Democratic Unity Coalition.

The municipal holiday is the 1st Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday of September.

Parishes

• Alhos Vedros
• Baixa da Banheira
• Gaio-Rosário
• Moita
• Sarilhos Pequenos
• Vale da Amoreira

External links

• Town Hall official website
• Photos from Moita