Crato Municipality

Crato
—  Municipality  —
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 39°17′N 7°38′W / 39.283°N 7.633°W / 39.283; -7.633Coordinates: 39°17′N 7°38′W / 39.283°N 7.633°W / 39.283; -7.633
Country	Portugal
Region
Subregion
District/A.R.	Portalegre District
Government
- Mayor	José Luz (PS)
Area
- Total	398.0 km2 (153.7 sq mi)
Population
- Total	3,995
- Density	10/km2 (25.9/sq mi)
Parishes (no.)	6
Municipal holiday	Easter Monday date varies
Website	http://www.cm-crato.pt

Crato (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɾatu]) 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 Portalegre District.

The present Mayor is José Correia Luz, elected by the Socialist Party.

The municipal holiday is Easter Monday.

Parishes

• Aldeia da Mata
• Crato e Mártires
• Flor da Rosa
• Gáfete
• Monte da Pedra
• Vale do Peso

History

Crato was since 1340, the head-quarters of the Knights Hospitaller in Portugal. The head of the order was known as the Prior of Crato.

External links

• Town Hall official website
• Photos from Crato