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Beja is a municipality located in Portugal, situated in the southern region of the country. It serves as an important administrative and cultural center for the surrounding area, with historical significance dating back centuries.
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Beja ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbɛʒɐ] ), officially the City of Beja (Portuguese: Cidade de Beja), is a city and a municipality in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 35,854, in an area of 1,146.44 km (442.64 sq mi). The city proper had a population of 21,658 in 2001.
The municipality is the capital of the Beja District. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day. The Portuguese Air Force has an airbase in the area – the Air Base No. 11.