The municipality of Mourão lies in Évora district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 2,353 people, over 278.6 km².
With about 8 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 14 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 66 km south-east of Évora, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 65 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Monsaraz (21 km), Moura (26 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Mourão; all the municipalities in Évora district are listed on their own page.