Sousel (parish)

Sousel is a Portuguese parish ( freguesia ) located in the municipality of Sousel, district of Portalegre, in the Alentejo region of Portugal. As a parish, it functions as a local administrative division within the municipality, encompassing a specific geographic area and population. Sousel parish likely contains the town of Sousel itself, serving as the administrative center and often the largest settlement within the parish boundaries. Its boundaries and administrative powers are defined by Portuguese law. The parish is responsible for providing certain local services to its residents and representing their interests within the municipal government. Historical information about the parish would typically include details about its founding, evolution, significant landmarks, economic activities, and population demographics.