Crato, Portugal
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| Crato | |||
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| Municipality | |||
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| Coordinates: 39°17′N 7°38′W / 39.283°N 7.633°WCoordinates: 39°17′N 7°38′W / 39.283°N 7.633°W | |||
| Country |
 Portugal | ||
| District/A.R. | Portalegre District | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | José Luz (PS) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 398.0 km2 (153.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 3,995 | ||
| • Density | 10/km2 (30/sq mi) | ||
| Parishes (no.) | 6 | ||
| Municipal holiday |
Easter Monday date varies | ||
| Website | http://www.cm-crato.pt | ||
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Crato (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɾatu]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 398.0 km² and a total population of 3,995 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in Portalegre District.
The present Mayor is José Correia Luz, elected by the Socialist Party.
The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.
Parishes
- Aldeia da Mata
- Crato e Mártires
- Flor da Rosa
- Gáfete
- Monte da Pedra
- Vale do Peso
History
Crato has been the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller in Portugal since 1340. The head of the order was known as the Prior of Crato.
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