1. A local administrative division that has the power to govern itself with minimal external control, typically with elected local authorities responsible for local affairs
The self-governing municipality has the authority to manage its own finances and services.
O município autónomo tem a autoridade para gerir as suas próprias finanças e serviços.
2. In some countries, a municipality with a special autonomous status within a region or state
Several self-governing municipalities in the region operate under special constitutional arrangements.
Vários municípios autónomos na região funcionam sob disposições constitucionais especiais.