Sousel

Sousel (Portuguese pronunciation: [soˈzɛl] ) is a municipality in the District of Portalegre in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,074,[1] in an area of 279.32 km2.[2]

Sousel
Flag of Sousel
Coat of arms of Sousel
Coordinates: 38°57′N 7°40′W
Country Portugal
RegionAlentejo
Intermunic. comm.Alto Alentejo
DistrictPortalegre
Parishes4
Government
  PresidentManuel Valério (PS)
Area
  Total279.32 km2 (107.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total5,074
  Density18/km2 (47/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Local holidayEaster Monday
date varies
Websitehttp://www.cm-sousel.pt

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 present Mayor is Manuel Valério, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.

Parishes

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):[3]

Notable people

  • Bruno Bolas (born 1996) a Portuguese professional footballer

References


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