Ferreira do Alentejo (), officially known as the Town of Ferreira do Alentejo () and often called simply Ferreira, is a town and a municipality in Beja District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,255,Instituto Nacional de Estatística in an area of 648.25 km2.
The human activity in the municipality dates back to antiquity, with evidence of prehistoric and Roman settlement. The village was later controlled by the Order of Saint James of the Sword, having its first charter passed on 5 March 1516 by King Manuel I.
The present Mayor is Aníbal Coelho Costa, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is March 5.
Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias): Alfundão e Peroguarda Ferreira do Alentejo e Canhestros Figueira dos Cavaleiros Odivelas
References
External links Town Hall official website Photos from Ferreira do Alentejo Some more Photos from Ferreira do Alentejo Ferreira do Alentejo Geocoin