Crato, Portugal

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Crato
Flag of Crato
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Coat of arms of Crato
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Location of Crato
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region {{{Region}}}
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 - 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.

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Municipalities of the District of Portalegre
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