Portel

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Portel
Flag of Portel
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Portel
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Portel
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region Alentejo
 - Subregion Alentejo Central
 - District or A.R. Évora
Mayor Norberto Patinho
 - Party PS
Area 601.2 km²
Population
 - Total 7,078
 - Density 12/km²
No. of parishes 8
Coordinates 38º18'N 7º42'W
Municipal holiday Easter Monday
date varies
Website: http://www.cm-portel.pt

Portel (pron. IPA[puɾ'tɛɫ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 601.2 km² and a total population of 7,078 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 8 parishes, and is located in the District of Évora.

The present Mayor is Norberto António Lopes Patinho, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.

[edit] Parishes

  • Alqueva
  • Amieira
  • Monte do Trigo
  • Oriola
  • Portel
  • Santana
  • São Bartolomeu do Outeiro
  • Vera Cruz

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