Santiago do Escoural
| Santiago do Escoural | |
|---|---|
| Parish | |
  Santiago do Escoural | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′31″N 8°10′05″W / 38.542°N 8.168°WCoordinates: 38°32′31″N 8°10′05″W / 38.542°N 8.168°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Alentejo |
| Subregion | Alentejo Central |
| Intermunic. comm. | Alentejo Central |
| District | Évora |
| Municipality | Montemor-o-Novo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138.70 km2 (53.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,335 |
| • Density | 9.6/km2 (25/sq mi) |
Santiago do Escoural, also Escoural, is a civil parish in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo, in the district of Évora, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,335,[1] in an area of 138.70 km².[2]
The Escoural cave is a couple kilometres from the town. The cave is known for its Paleolithic rock art and burial site.
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