Sousel () is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
in the District of
Portalegre in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,074, in an area of 279.32 km
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The municipality is famous for its olive tree
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s 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
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, but tourism
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plays a major role in the region's economy as well.
The present Mayor is Manuel Valério, elected by the Socialist Party
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. The municipal holiday is Easter Monday
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.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (''freguesias
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Notable people
* Bruno Bolas (born 1996) a Portuguese professional footballer
Gallery
Image:Igreja_matriz_de_Cano.jpg, Local church.
Image:Miradouro.jpg, Distinctive Alentejano chimney.
References
External links
Town Hall official website
Towns in Portugal
Populated places in Portalegre District
Municipalities of Portalegre District
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