Place:Sousel, Portalegre, Portugal

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NameSousel
TypeConcelho
Coordinates38.95°N 7.667°W
Located inPortalegre, Portugal
Contained Places
Freguesia
Cano
Casa Branca
Santo Amaro
Sousel
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source: Family History Library Catalog


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Sousel is a municipality in the District of Portalegre in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,074, in an area of 279.32 km2.

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.

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