Population 9,716 (2011) | Subregion Beira Interior Sul Parishes 13 Area 1,416 km² Local time Friday 7:58 AM | |
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Weather 15°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 61% Humidity | ||
Idanha-a-Nova ([iˈðɐɲa ˈnɔvɐ]) is a municipality in the district of Castelo Branco in east-central Portugal. The population in 2011 was 9,716, in an area of 1416.34 km², making it one of the largest municipalities in Portugal. The municipal holiday is the Monday 15 days after Easter.
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Map of Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
Idanha-a-Nova has hosted the massive biannual Boom Festival since 2002, during which the population of the community temporarily increases more than fivefold. The present mayor is Álvaro José Cachucho Rocha, representing the Socialist Party.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 13 civil parishes (freguesias):
References
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