Castelo Branco (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐʃˌtɛɫu ˈbrɐ̃ku]) is a city and a municipality in Castelo Branco District, in Centro Region, Portugal. The name means "white castle". The city of Castelo Branco is made up of one parish with a population of 30,649 in 2001. The municipality has a total of 19 parishes.