Sousel () is a municipality in the District of Portalegre in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,074,Instituto Nacional de Estatística in an area of 279.32 km2.Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país
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): Cano Casa Branca Santo Amaro Sousel
Notable people Bruno Bolas (born 1996) a Portuguese professional footballer António Fernandes (born – died after 1680), Portuguese music theorist, conductor, and priest; born in Sousel
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References
External links Town Hall official website