Sousel, Portugal

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Sousel
Flag of Sousel
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Sousel
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Sousel
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal 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 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.

The municipality is composed of four 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] External links

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