Concelho

A concelho is the primary local administrative unit in Portugal (and other Lusophone countries). It is also called município (municipality). A concelho contains one or more freguesias.

Related Topics:
Local administrative unit - Portugal - Lusophone - Municipality - Freguesia

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The elected bodies of a concelho are the Câmara Municipal and the Assembleia Municipal.

Related Topics:
Câmara Municipal - Assembleia Municipal

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According to figures from the Instituto Nacional de Estatística, there are 308 concelhos in Portugal.

Related Topics:
Instituto Nacional de Estatística - Portugal

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A concelho does not usually correspond to a city (Portuguese: cidade) or town (Portuguese: vila). In fact, the total number of official designated cities and towns in Portugal is approximately twice the number of concelhos.

Related Topics:
City - Town

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See also: List of Concelhos of Portugal

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