The population in 2011 was 43,267,[1] in an area of 304.22 square kilometres (117.46 sq mi).

[2] The present Mayor is Pedro Miguel Ferreira Folgado.

[3] Alenquer received its Foral in 1212 by the hand of Infanta (Princess) Sancha, Lady of Alenquer, daughter of King Sancho I of Portugal.

Alenquer has a mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

[4] Administratively, the municipality is divided into 11 civil parishes (freguesias):[7]