Sobral de Monte Agraço (parish)
Sobral de Monte Agraço is a civil parish (freguesia) in the municipality of Sobral de Monte Agraço, in the Oeste subregion of Portugal. It is located within the Lisbon District. The parish encompasses the town of Sobral de Monte Agraço, which serves as the municipal seat.
The parish is primarily known for its historical significance during the Lines of Torres Vedras, a defensive system constructed during the Peninsular War to protect Lisbon from French invasion. The area around Sobral de Monte Agraço played a crucial role in these defensive lines, and fortifications and historical markers can still be found in the parish today.
Economically, Sobral de Monte Agraço (parish) is largely reliant on agriculture, particularly viticulture (wine production), as well as some small-scale industries and services related to the local population. Tourism, driven by the historical importance of the Lines of Torres Vedras, also contributes to the local economy.
The parish is governed by a Junta de Freguesia, a locally elected body responsible for local administration and services.