Fun facts about Amadora
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Amadora was originally named Porcalhota, which was derived from the name of a woman related to a man surnamed Porcalho.
Amadora
Portugal
Amadora, officially City of Amadora, is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2. It is the fourth biggest and most densely populated city in Portugal.
From the “History” section
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The first flight from Portugal to Brazil departed from Amadora, piloted by Adm. Gago Coutinho.
Amadora
Portugal
Amadora, officially City of Amadora, is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2. It is the fourth biggest and most densely populated city in Portugal.
From the “History” section
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Amadora is one of the largest urban communities in Portugal and forms a conurbation with Lisbon.
Amadora
Portugal
Amadora, officially City of Amadora, is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2. It is the fourth biggest and most densely populated city in Portugal.
From the “Geography” section
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Amadora has a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
Amadora
Portugal
Amadora, officially City of Amadora, is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2. It is the fourth biggest and most densely populated city in Portugal.
From the “Climate” section
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Every year, Amadora organizes the Amadora International Comics Festival.
Amadora
Portugal
Amadora, officially City of Amadora, is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2. It is the fourth biggest and most densely populated city in Portugal.
From the “Culture” section
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