Sousel, Portugal

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Sousel
Coat of arms of Sousel
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Sousel
Location  
 - Country Portugal  
 - Region Alentejo
 - Subregion Alentejo Central
 - District or A.R. Portalegre
Mayor Armando Varela
 - Party PSD
Area 279.4 km²
Population
 - Total 5,579
 - Density 20/km²
No. of parishes 4
Coordinates 38º57'N 7º40'W
Municipal holiday Easter Monday
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-sousel.pt

Sousel (pron. IPA: [so(ou)'zɛɫ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 279.4 km² and a total population of 5,579 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Portalegre.

The present Mayor is Armando Mendonça Varela, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.

[edit] Parishes

  • Cano
  • Casa Branca
  • Santo Amaro
  • Sousel

[edit] General Info

The municipality is famous for its olive trees and as a great hunting region. The Calça e Pina family was the main developer of Sousel in the 18th century. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, but tourism plays a major role in the region's economy as well.

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Municipalities of the District of Portalegre
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Alter do Chão | Arronches | Avis | Campo Maior | Castelo de Vide | Crato | Elvas | Fronteira | Gavião | Marvão | Monforte | Nisa | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | Sousel