- Benavente, Portugal
Infobox_Municipality_pt
official_name = Benavente
image_coat_of_arms = BNV.png
Region =Alentejo
Subregion =Lezíria do Tejo
District = Santarém
Mayor_name =António Ganhão
Mayor_party = CDU
area_total = 521.5
population_total = 25,837
population_density = 50
Parishes = 4
coor = 38º58'N 8º48'W
params = 38_58_N_8_48_W
occasion =Ascension Day
day = date varies
website = http://www.cm-benavente.ptBenavente (pron. IPA2|bɨnɐ'vẽt(ɨ)) is a municipality and parish in
Portugal with a total area of 521.0km² and a total population of 25,266 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the district of Santarém.
The present Mayor is António José Ganhão, elected by the
Unitarian Democratic Coalition (Communist and Green coalition).The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.
Economy
Agriculture, livestock farming, forestry, and food industries are the main activities. The
Companhia das Lezírias is headquartered in the municipality, inSamora Correia .Parishes
* Barrosa
* Benavente
*Samora Correia
*Santo Estêvão External links
* [http://www.cm-benavente.pt/ Town Hall official website]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitor107/sets/72057594068107948/ Photos from Benavente]
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