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Country | Portugal | ||||
District | Portalegre | ||||
Language official |
Portuguese | ||||
others | Spanish | ||||
Founded | 14th century | ||||
Mayor | Manuel José Gonçalves Andrade (PS/CDU) | ||||
Area | 750 km² | ||||
Population | 11,512 | ||||
Time zone | Western European Time (UTC) |
Olivenza (Portuguese: Olivença) is a town situated on a disputed section of the Portugal-Spain border. It is administered de facto by Portugal, as part of the district of Portalegre. Spain holds a claim on the town and its surrounding territory.