Place:Odemira, Beja, Portugal

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NameOdemira
TypeConcelho
Coordinates37.6°N 8.633°W
Located inBeja, Portugal
Contained Places
Freguesia
Bicos
Boavista dos Pinheiros
Colos
Longueira-Almograve
Luzianes-Gare
Pereiras-Gare
Relíquias
Sabóia
Santa Clara-a-Velha
Santa Maria
São Luis
São Martinho das Amoreiras
São Salvador
São Teotónio
Vale de Santiago
Vila Nova de Milfontes
Zambujeira do Mar
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Odemira ( or ) is a town and a municipality in Beja District in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. The population in 2011 was 26,066, in an area of 1720.60 km2, making it the largest municipality of Portugal by area.

It is 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.

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