Avis, Portugal
Avis (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈviʃ] ⓘ), formerly spelled Aviz, is a municipality in the District of Portalegre in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,571, in an area of 605.97 km2. The present Mayor is Nuno Silva, elected by the Unitary Democratic Coalition. The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.
Avis | |
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Municipality | |
Avis with the matrice church in the background | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 39°03′N 7°53′W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Alentejo |
| Intermunic. comm. | Alto Alentejo |
| District | Portalegre |
| Parishes | 6 |
| Government | |
| • President | Nuno Silva (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 605.97 km2 (233.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,571 |
| • Density | 7.5/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Local holiday | Easter Monday date varies |
| Website | http://www.cm-avis.pt |
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