Odemira

Also known as Odemira Municipality

Odemira (), officially the Town of Odemira (), is a town and a municipality in Beja District in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. The population in 2021 was 29,538, in an area of , making it the largest municipality of Portugal by area, but one of the least densely populated.

Key facts

Portuguese subdivision.type: municipality
Portuguese subdivision.name: Odemira
Portuguese subdivision.official_name: Town of Odemira
Portuguese subdivision.image_flag: Pt-odm1.png
Portuguese subdivision.flag_border: no
Portuguese subdivision.image_shield: ODM.png
Portuguese subdivision.image_skyline: Odemira - Portugal (27903000051).jpg
Portuguese subdivision.image_caption: View of Odemira
Portuguese subdivision.map_caption: Interactive map of Odemira
Portuguese subdivision.region: Alentejo
Portuguese subdivision.CIM: Alentejo Litoral
Portuguese subdivision.district

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Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Parishes
Demographics
Economy
Transports
Notable people
Gallery
References
External links

It is famous for its wild beaches and for being home to a significant immigrant community, comprising 28.2% of the municipality's population as of 2021. The village of Zambujeira do Mar is home to the Festival do Sudoeste, one of the biggest rock festivals in Europe.