Lumiar (Portuguese pronunciation: [luˈmjaɾ]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Located in northern Lisbon, Lumiar is east of Carnide, north of Alvalade, west of Olivais, and south of Santa Clara and partially of Lisbon's border with Odivelas. The population in 2011 was 45,605,[1][2]
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Top:National Museum of Costume; Igreja do Lumiar; Middle: Colégio de Santa Doroteia; Monteiro-Mor Park; National Theatre and Dance Museum; Bottom: Festival de Telheiras; Alvalade Stadium. | |
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Coordinates: 38.765°N 9.159°W / 38.765; -9.159 | |
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Region | Lisboa |
Metropolitan area | Lisbon |
District | Lisbon |
Municipality | Lisbon |
Area | |
• Total | 6.57 km2 (2.54 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 45,605 |
• Density | 6,900/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
Website | http://www.jf-lumiar.pt/ |
Located now within the municipality of Lisbon, it was established in the 13th century.
There are 5 major neighbourhoods in Lumiar:
Local landmarks and interesting places include one of the biggest public greenspace/urban parks in the city Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilases, the Paço do Lumiar, and several old palaces are also scattered throughout the neighbourhood.
The Freguesia is home to Academia do Lumiar, a basketball team of the Proliga (Portugal).
Media related to Lumiar (Lisbon) at Wikimedia Commons
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