The Alentejo - the heart of Portugal

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Information about the Alentejo

 
 
 

Facts

Alentejo is a south-central region of Portugal. It literally translates to "beyond the Tagus". The region is separated from the rest of Portugal by the Tagus river. It extends to the south where it borders the Algarve. There are two sub-regions; the Alto (High) Alentejo, and the Baixo (Lower) Alentejo.

Alentejo

Inhabitants: 766 339 (2001) - 8% of the continent

Area: 31 152 km² - 33% of the continent

Districts (concelhos): 58 - 18,8% of all Portuguese Districts

There are four sub-regions:

Larger Towns in the Alentejo (2001)

  • Évora: 45.000
  • Santarém: 30.000
  • Beja: 23.000
  • Portalegre: 16.000

 

Alentejo Central

Alentejoitoral

Alto Alentejo

Baixo Alentejo

Inhabitants 173 401 (2001) 99.976 (2001) 127.025 (2001) 135.105 (2001)
Area 7 228 km² 5.262 km² 6.230 km² 8.505 km²
Districts (concelhos) 14 5
  • Alcácer do Sal
  • Grândola
  • Odemira
  • Santiago do Cacém
  • Sines
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  • Alter do Chão
  • Arronches
  • Avis
  • Campo Maior
  • Castelo de Vide
  • Crato
  • Elvas
  • Fronteira
  • Gavião
  • Marvão
  • Monforte
  • Mora
  • Nisa
  • Ponte de Sor
  • Portalegre
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