Areeiro (Lisbon)
Areeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈɾjɐjɾu]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Located in central Lisbon, Areeiro is east of Avenidas Novas, east of Marvila, south of Alvalade, and north of Beato, Penha de França, and Arroios. The population in 2011 was 20,131,[1][2]
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| Coordinates: 38.742°N 9.134°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Lisboa |
| Metropolitan area | Lisbon |
| District | Lisbon |
| Municipality | Lisbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 20,131 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Patron | John of God and the Twelve Apostles |
| Website | http://www.jf-areeiro.pt/ |
History
This freguesia was created with the 2012 Administrative Reform of Lisbon, merging the former parishes of Alto do Pina and São João de Deus.[3]
Landmarks
References
- Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE), Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal
- "Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país". Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- Diário da República. "Law nr. 56/2012, pages 6454-6460" (pdf) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2014.
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