Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz is a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Alhandra, São João dos Montes and Calhandriz.[1] The population in 2011 was 12,866,[2] in an area of 27.54 km².[3]
Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz | |
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Civil parish | |
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![]() ![]() Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz Location in Portugal | |
Coordinates: 38.927°N 9.009°W / 38.927; -9.009 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Lisboa |
Metropolitan area | Lisbon |
District | Lisbon |
Municipality | Vila Franca de Xira |
Area | |
• Total | 27.54 km2 (10.63 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 12,866 |
• Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
Famous Portuguese explorer Afonso de Albuquerque was born in Alhandra.[4]