Odemira Municipality

Odemira
—  Municipality  —
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 37°35′N 8°38′W / 37.583°N 8.633°W / 37.583; -8.633Coordinates: 37°35′N 8°38′W / 37.583°N 8.633°W / 37.583; -8.633
Country	Portugal
Region	Alentejo
Subregion	Alentejo Litoral
District/A.R.	Beja
Government
- Mayor	José Alberto Guerreiro (PS)
Area
- Total	1,720.6 km2 (664.3 sq mi)
Population
- Total	25,738
- Density	15/km2 (38.8/sq mi)
Parishes (no.)	17
Municipal holiday	8 September
Website	http://www.cm-odemira.pt

Odemira (Portuguese pronunciation: [oðɨˈmiɾɐ] or [ɔðɨˈmiɾɐ]) is a municipality in the Portuguese region of Alentejo with a total area of 1,720.6 km² and a total population of 25,738 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in Beja District. It is the largest Portuguese municipality by area, famous for its wild beaches and for being home to a significant Dutch and German community. The village of Zambujeira do Mar is home to the Festival do Sudoeste, one of the biggest rock festivals in Europe.

The municipality of Odemira has great agricultural potential, specially in the western area of the region, and is home to major operations of important agricultural companies like Vitacress, world leader in the salad market.

The present Mayor is José Alberto Guerreiro, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is 8 September.

Population

Odemira Municipality's population (1801–2004)
1801	1849	1900	1930	1960	1981	1991	2001	2004
6390	11 669	20 489	32 541	43 999	29 463	26 418	26 106	25 738

Parishes

• Bicos
• Boavista dos Pinheiros
• Colos
• Longueira-Almograve
• Luzianes-Gare
• Santa Maria
• São Salvador
• Pereiras-Gare
• Relíquias
• Sabóia
• Santa Clara-a-Velha
• São Luís
• São Martinho das Amoreiras
• São Teotónio
• Vale de Santiago
• Vila Nova de Milfontes
• Zambujeira do Mar

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  Vila Nova de Milfontes.

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  Vila Nova de Milfontes.

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  Zambujeira.

External links

• Town Hall official website
• Photos from Odemira