Arronches

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Arronches
Flag of Arronches
Municipal flag
Coat of arms of Arronches
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Arronches
Location  
 - Country Flag of Portugal Portugal
 - Region {{{Region}}}
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 - District or A.R. Portalegre
Mayor Gil Romão
 - Party PS
Area 314.8 km²
Population
 - Total 3,278
 - Density 10/km²
No. of parishes 3
Coordinates 39º07'N 7º17'W
Municipal holiday John the Baptist
June 24
Website: none

Arronches (pron. IPA[ɐ'ʁõʃɨʃ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 314.8 km² and a total population of 3,278 inhabitants.

The municipality is composed of 3 parishes, and is located in the District of Portalegre.

The present Mayor is Gil Conceição Palmeiro Romão (Socialist) and the President of the Municipal Assembly is António Henrique Godinho Conde (Socialist).

The municipal holiday is June 24, after Saint John the Baptist.

[edit] Parishes

  • Assunção
  • Esperança
  • Mosteiros