Cuba Municipality
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| Coordinates: 38°09′N 7°53′W / 38.15°N 7.883°WCoordinates: 38°09′N 7°53′W / 38.15°N 7.883°W | |||
| Country |  Portugal |
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| Region | Alentejo | ||
| Subregion | Baixo Alentejo | ||
| District/A.R. | Beja | ||
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| • Mayor | Francisco Orelha (PS) | ||
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| • Total | 172.1 km2 (66.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 4,775 | ||
| • Density | 28/km2 (70/sq mi) | ||
| Parishes (no.) | 4 | ||
| Municipal holiday | April 24 |
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| Website | http://www.cm-cuba.pt | ||
Cuba (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkuβɐ]) is a town and municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.1 km² and a total population of 4,775 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Beja.
Historically is alleged in Portugal as being the birthplace of Christopher Colombus. (In: Mascarenhas Barreto "Colombo Português: Provas Documentais")
The present Mayor is Francisco Orelha, elected by the Socialist Party.
The municipal holiday is Monday after Easter.
[edit] Parishes
- Cuba
- Faro do Alentejo
- Vila Alva
- Vila Ruiva
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