Mourão () is a municipality in the District of Évora in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,663, in an area of 278.63&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

Geography

The municipality borders the municipality of Alandroal to the north, Spain to the east, Barrancos to the south-east, Moura to the south and Reguengos de Monsaraz to the east.

The town has the well-preserved Castle of Mourão.

Politics

The present Mayor is João Fortes, elected in 2021 by a coalition between PSD and CDS-PP. The municipal holiday is February 2.

Parishes

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 3 civil parishes (freguesias):

  • Granja
  • Luz
  • Mourão

Notable people

  • Hernâni Neves (born 1963) a retired Portuguese footballer and beach soccer player, known as Hernâni.

See also

  • Granja Amareleja IPR

References

  • Mourão Municipality (Portugal)
  • Mourão Digital - A tua Comunidade na Internet