Avis, Portugal

Avis
Avis with the matrice church in the background
Coordinates: 39°03′N 7°53′W / 39.050°N 7.883°W / 39.050; -7.883
Country Portugal
RegionAlentejo
Intermunic. comm.Alto Alentejo
DistrictPortalegre
Parishes6
Government
  PresidentNuno Silva (CDU)
Area
  Total
605.97 km2 (233.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
4,571
  Density7.5/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Local holidayEaster Monday
date varies
Websitehttp://www.cm-avis.pt

Avis (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈviʃ] ), formerly spelled Aviz, is a municipality in the District of Portalegre in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,571, in an area of 605.97 km2. The present Mayor is Nuno Silva, elected by the Unitary Democratic Coalition. The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.