Cuba, Portugal
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| Cuba | |||
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| Country |  Portugal |
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| Region | Alentejo | ||
| Subregion | Baixo Alentejo | ||
| Intermunic. comm. | Baixo Alentejo | ||
| District | Beja | ||
| Parishes | 4 | ||
| Government | |||
| • President | João Português (CDU) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 172.09 km2 (66.44 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2011) | |||
| • Total | 4,878 | ||
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | WET/WEST (UTC+0/+1) | ||
| Website | http://www.cm-cuba.pt | ||
Cuba (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkuβɐ]) is a town and municipality in the District of Beja in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,878,[1] in an area of 172.09 km².[2]
It is historically known in Portugal as being the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. (In: Mascarenhas Barreto "Colombo Português: Provas Documentais"), and a statue honouring him can be seen on the city centre.
File:CristovaoColomboCuba.JPG
Statue of Christopher Columbus
The current mayor (since 2013) is João Português. The municipal holiday is Monday after Easter.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):[3]
- Cuba
- Faro do Alentejo
- Vila Alva
- Vila Ruiva
References
- ↑ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
- ↑ Direção-Geral do Território
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