The municipality of Montemor-o-Novo lies in Évora district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 15,803 people, over 1,232.9 km².
With about 13 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 14 municipalities in Évora district, it is number 2 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 29 km north-west of Évora, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 30 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Arraiolos (21 km), Évora (28 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in Évora district.