Description Beja

"Beja is a Portuguese city belonging to the Alentejo region and sub-region of the Baixo Alentejo, capital of the District of Beja and Capital of the Lower Alentejo with around 23 400 inhabitants in its urban perimeter, being the capital of the District of Beja and seat of the Diocese of Beja.

It is home to one of the most extensive municipalities of Portugal, with 1 106.44 km² of area and 35 854 inhabitants (2011), subdivided into 12 parishes. The municipality is limited to the north by the municipalities of Cuba and Vidigueira, to the east by Serpa, to the south by Mértola and Castro Verde and to the west by Aljustrel and Ferreira do Alentejo. "

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