Alter do Chão
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- Country | 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 |
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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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