Alenquer

Alenquer is a civil parish in the municipality of Alenquer, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Santo Estêvão and Triana. The population in 2011 was 10,821, in an area of 50.08 km².
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  • Type: Locality with 12,000 residents
  • Description: civil parish in Alenquer
  • Also known as: Alenquer (Santo Estêvão e Triana)

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fábrica Nova da Romeira and Castle of Alenquer.

Community center
is a community center.

Castle
The , is a medieval castle in civil parish of Alenquer, in the municipality of , in the district of Lisbon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meca and Carregado.

Village
is a parish of the municipality of Alenquer, in western . The population in 2011 was 1,719, in an area of 14.12 km2. is situated 4½ km northwest of Alenquer.

Town
is a former civil parish, located in the municipality of Alenquer, in western . In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish . is situated 4½ km south of Alenquer.

Village
Photo: CorreiaPM, Public domain.
is a freguesia, located in the municipality of . The population in 2011 was 1289, in an area of 46.32 km2. is situated 6 km north of Alenquer.

Alenquer

Latitude
39.0613° or 39° 3′ 41″ north
Longitude
-8.9957° or 8° 59′ 44″ west
Population
12,000
Elevation
32 metres (105 feet)
Open location code
8CFH3263+GP
Geo­Names ID
12573122
Wiki­data ID
Q17510713
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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Turkish—“Alenquer” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parque Urbano Da Romeira and Museu Municipal Hipólito Cabaço.

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