Aljezur

Infobox_Municipality_pt
official_name = Aljezur


image_coat_of_arms = AJZ.png

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Region = Algarve
Subregion = Algarve
District = Faro
Mayor_name = Manuel Marreiros
Mayor_party = PS
area_total = 323.5
population_total = 5,322
population_density = 16
Parishes = 4
coor = 37º19'N 8º48'W
params = 37_19_N_8_48_W
occasion =
day = August 29
website = http://www.cm-aljezur.pt
footnotes =

Aljezur (pron. IPA2|aɫʒɨ'zuɾ) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 323.5 km² and a total population of 5,322 inhabitants. The word is derived from the Arabic word "Aljuzur" (الجزر), the plural of island.

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

The present Mayor is Manuel José Marreiros, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is August 29.

Parishes

* Aljezur
* Bordeira
* Odeceixe
* Rogil

External links

* [http://www.cm-aljezur.pt Municipality official website]

* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitor107/sets/72057594088030029/ Photos from Aljezur]

* [http://www.terrasdemouros.pt Informative website]

* [http://www.vale-da-telha.eu Vale da Telha residents interactive site & forum]

* [http://www.valedatelha.com residents information site]

* [http://www.amovate.com residents association site]

* [http://www.aljezur-properties.com useful property site]