Odemira

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Odemira
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Coat of arms of Odemira
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Location of Odemira
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region {{{Region}}}
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 - District or A.R. Beja
Mayor António Coelho
 - Party PS
Area 1,720.6 km²
Population
 - Total 25,738
 - Density 15/km²
No. of parishes 17
Coordinates 37º35'N 8º38'W
Municipal holiday
September 8
Website: http://www.cm-odemira.pt

Odemira (pron. IPA: [odɨ'miɾɐ] or [ɔdɨ'miɾɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 1,720.6 km² and a total population of 25,738 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in the District of Beja. It is the largest Portuguese municipality by area, famous for its wild beaches and for being home to a significant Dutch and German hippie community. The village of Zambujeira do Mar is also home to the Festival do Sudoeste, one of the biggest rock festivals in Europe.

The present Mayor is António Camilo Coelho, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is September 8.

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Parishes of Odemira municipality
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