Odemira | |
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| Coordinates: 37°35′N 8°38′W / 37.583°N 8.633°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Alentejo |
| Intermunic. comm. | Alentejo Litoral |
| District | Beja |
| Parishes | 13 |
| Government | |
| • President | Hélder António Guerreiro (PS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,720.60 km2 (664.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 26,066 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Local holiday | 8 September |
| Website | www |
Odemira (pronounced [ɔðɨˈmiɾɐ] ) is a town and a municipality in Beja District in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. The population in 2011 was 26,066,[1] in an area of 1720.60 km2, making it the largest municipality of Portugal by area.[2]
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 Hélder António Guerreiro, elected by the Socialist Party in 2021. The municipal holiday is 8 September.
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
- ^ "Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país". Archived from the original on 5 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.