Aljezur Municipality
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| Aljezur | |||
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| Coordinates: 37°19′N 8°48′W / 37.317°N 8.8°WCoordinates: 37°19′N 8°48′W / 37.317°N 8.8°W | |||
| Country |  Portugal |
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| Region | Algarve | ||
| Subregion | Algarve | ||
| District/A.R. | Faro | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Manuel Marreiros (PS) | ||
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| • Total | 323.5 km2 (124.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 5,322 | ||
| • Density | 16/km2 (41.4/sq mi) | ||
| Parishes (no.) | 4 | ||
| Municipal holiday | August 29 |
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| Website | http://www.cm-aljezur.pt | ||
Aljezur (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐɫʒɨˈzuɾ]) 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 Faro District.[1]
The present Mayor is Manuel José Marreiros, elected by the Socialist Party.
The municipal holiday is August 29.
[edit] Parishes
[edit] References
- ^ Detail Regional Map, Algarve- Southern Portugal, ISBN 3-8297-6235-6
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- Municipality official website
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