Monfortinho Explained

Type:parish
Official Name:Monfortinho
Region:Centro
Cim:Beira Baixa
District:Castelo Branco
Municipality:Idanha-a-Nova
Coordinates:39.997°N -6.881°W
Area Total:53.2
Population Total:608
Population As Of:2001
Dissolved:2013

Monfortinho is a former civil parish in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Monfortinho e Salvaterra do Extremo.[1] It covers an area of 53.2 km2 and had a population of 608 as of 2001.

It is served by Monfortinho Airport, an unpaved 840m (2,760feet) airstrip 3km (02miles) south of the village.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 58-59. 23 July 2014. Diário da República. Diário da República. Portuguese. pdf.