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Amadora was originally named Porcalhota, which was derived from the name of a woman related to a man surnamed Porcalho.

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Amadora

Portugal

Country
Portugal
Population
175.1K
Coordinates
38.76, -9.24
863rd most populous city in the world

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.

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The first flight from Portugal to Brazil departed from Amadora, piloted by Adm. Gago Coutinho.

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Amadora

Portugal

Country
Portugal
Population
175.1K
Coordinates
38.76, -9.24
863rd most populous city in the world

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.

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Amadora is one of the largest urban communities in Portugal and forms a conurbation with Lisbon.

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Amadora

Portugal

Country
Portugal
Population
175.1K
Coordinates
38.76, -9.24
863rd most populous city in the world

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.

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Amadora has a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.

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Amadora

Portugal

Country
Portugal
Population
175.1K
Coordinates
38.76, -9.24
863rd most populous city in the world

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.

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Every year, Amadora organizes the Amadora International Comics Festival.

Amadora
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Amadora

Portugal

Country
Portugal
Population
175.1K
Coordinates
38.76, -9.24
863rd most populous city in the world

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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