Santo António, Lisbon
Santo António (Portuguese pronunciation: ) is a freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Located in central Lisbon, Santo António is east of Campo de Ourique, north of Santa Maria Maior and Misericórdia, west of Arroios, and south of Avenidas Novas. It is known for its luxury shopping, Michelin star restaurants, and as home to many of Lisbon's most recognizable landmarks and neighborhoods, such as Marquis of Pombal Square, Avenida da Liberdade, and Restauradores Square. The population in 2011 was 11,836.
Santo António | |
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| Coordinates: 38°44′20″N 9°09′04″W / 38.739°N 9.151°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Lisbon |
| Metropolitan area | Lisbon |
| District | Lisbon |
| Municipality | Lisbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 km2 (0.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,836 |
| • Density | 7,900/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
History
This freguesia was created with the 2012 Administrative Reform of Lisbon, merging the former parishes of São Mamede, São José and Coração de Jesus.
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