[2] The present Mayor is Gonçalo Nuno Lagem, elected by the Coligação Democrática Unitária.

The human occupation of this territory began in the neolithic period, with small communities farming and cattle raising.

The Roman civilization had an important influence in these lands leaving a rich patrimonial legacy.

In 1455, the Villa of Monforte entered in the ownership of the territorial domain of Bragança's House, through the donation done by D. Afonso V to the count of Arraiolos.

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):[3] This Portalegre location article is a stub.