Crato, Portugal
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| Image:LocalCrato.svg | ||||||
| Location | ||||||
| - Country | Image:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal | |||||
| - Region | {{{Region}}} | |||||
| - Subregion | {{{Subregion}}} | |||||
| - District or A.R. | Portalegre | |||||
| Mayor | José Luz | |||||
| - Party | PS | |||||
| Area | 398.0 km² | |||||
| Population | ||||||
| - Total | 3,995 | |||||
| - Density | 10/km² | |||||
| No. of parishes | 6 | |||||
| Coordinates | 39º17'N 7º38'W | |||||
| Municipal holiday | Easter Monday date varies | |||||
| Website: http://www.cm-crato.pt | ||||||
Crato (pron. IPA: ['kɾatu]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 398.0 km² and a total population of 3,995 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 6 parishes, and is located in the District of Portalegre.
The present Mayor is José Correia Luz, elected by the Socialist Party.
The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.
[edit] Parishes
- Aldeia da Mata
- Crato e Mártires (Crato)
- Flor da Rosa
- Gáfete
- Monte da Pedra
- Vale do Peso
[edit] History
Crato was since 1340, the head-quarters of the Knights Hospitaller in Portugal.
[edit] External links
Municipalities of the District of Portalegre | |
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| Alter do Chão · Arronches · Avis · Campo Maior · Castelo de Vide · Crato · Elvas · Fronteira · Gavião · Marvão · Monforte · Nisa · Ponte de Sor · Portalegre · Sousel | Image:Flag of Portugal.svg |
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