Nazaré Municipality

Nazaré
—  Municipality  —
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 39°36′N 9°04′W / 39.6°N 9.067°W / 39.6; -9.067Coordinates: 39°36′N 9°04′W / 39.6°N 9.067°W / 39.6; -9.067
Country	Portugal
Region	Centro
Subregion	Oeste
District/A.R.	Leiria
Government
– Mayor	Jorge Barroso (PSD)
Area
– Total	82.4 km2 (31.8 sq mi)
Population
– Total	14,904
– Density	181/km2 (468.8/sq mi)
Parishes (no.)	3
Municipal holiday	September 8
Website	http://www.cm-nazare.pt

Nazaré Municipality is located in Leiria District in Portugal. It contains the town of Nazaré.

The municipality is composed of 3 parishes, and is located in the District of Leiria.It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast/Costa de Prata,Portugal.

The present Mayor is Jorge Antunes Barroso, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is September 8 with the Festas da Nazaré a religious and profane festival with processions, bullfights, fireworks, folk dancing and a fair.

View on the beach and behind the hilltop O Sitio

Parishes

• Famalicão
• Nazaré
• Valado dos Frades

External links

• Municipality official website