Sousel, Portugal
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| 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 |
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| 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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| Alter do Chão | Arronches | Avis | Campo Maior | Castelo de Vide | Crato | Elvas | Fronteira | Gavião | Marvão | Monforte | Nisa | Ponte de Sor | Portalegre | Sousel | |
