- Odemira Municipality
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Odemira — Municipality —
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Coat of armsLocation in Portugal Coordinates: 37°35′N 8°38′W / 37.583°N 8.633°WCoordinates: 37°35′N 8°38′W / 37.583°N 8.633°W 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 SeptemberWebsite 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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Categories:- Municipalities of Portugal
- Towns in Portugal
- Odemira
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