Canhestros | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Canhestros | |
| Coordinates: 38°2′7″N8°17′14″W / 38.03528°N 8.28722°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| District | Beja |
| Municipality | Ferreira do Alentejo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.33 km2 (23.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 541 |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
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