Ferreira do Alentejo (), or simply Ferreira, is a town and a municipality in Beja District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,255, 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 part of the Order of Santiago da Espada, 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 Towns in Portugal Populated places in Beja District Municipalities of Beja District