Ourique

Ourique, officially the Town of Ourique, is a city in the District of Beja in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,389, in an area of 663.31 km2. This town is traditionally considered the site of the famous Battle of Ourique in 1139, which saw the forces of Portuguese Prince Afonso Henriques defeat a Muslim Almoravid force.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Câmara Municipal de Ourique.

Town hall
is a town hall.

Ourique

Latitude
37.6483° or 37° 38′ 54″ north
Longitude
-8.2388° or 8° 14′ 20″ west
Population
2,800
Elevation
171 metres (561 feet)
Open location code
8C9HJQX6+7F
Geo­Names ID
8010917
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