Sousel () is a municipalities of Portugal, municipality in the District of Portalegre (district), 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 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 (Portugal), Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.
Parishes
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (''freguesia (Portugal), freguesias''):
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
Sousel,
Towns in Portugal
Populated places in Portalegre District
Municipalities of Portalegre District
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