Alter do Chão

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Alter do Chão
Flag of Alter do Chão
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Alter do Chão
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Alter do Chão
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region Alentejo
 - Subregion Alto Alentejo
 - District or A.R. Portalegre
Mayor Joviano Vitorino
 - Party PSD/CDS-PP
Area 362.0 km²
Population
 - Total 3,666
 - Density 10/km²
No. of parishes 4
Coordinates 39º11'N 7º39'W
Municipal holiday Ascension Day
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-alter-chao.pt

Alter do Chão (pron. IPA[aɫ'tɛɾ du ʃɐ̃ũ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 362.0 km² and a total population of 3,666 inhabitants.

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

The present Mayor is Joviano Martins Vitorino, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.

The municipality is famous for its horsebreeding and high school of horseriding.

[edit] Parishes

  • Alter do Chão
  • Chancelaria
  • Cunheira
  • Seda

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