Lisbon
Lisbon - by Marco Oliveira/ fineartamerica
City Information
Lisbon or Lisboa in Portuguese is the capital and the biggest city of Portugal. It is located in the western Portugal on the estuary of the Tagus (Tejo) River, about 13 km from the river’s entrance into the Atlantic Ocean, with the gps coordinates of 38° 44' 13.0056'' N and 9° 8' 33.6660'' W. Lisbon serves as the chief port of the country. Its natural harbor is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. Lisbon has a territory of 100.05 square kilometers. In 2024, the population of Lisbon is extimated at 3,014,607 (Undata).
Port of Lisbon - by Travel-in-portugal
Lisbon Map - by the Welfare Bricolage project (UPWEB)
Lisbon is the nation's center of economy, commerce, politics and tourism. It is an entrepreneurial city which embraces new motivations, experiences and concepts. Tourism and commerce are the major parts in Lisbon’s modernization. Revenues from tourism in Lisbon have helped offset usually negative national trade balances. The city has an economic strategy based on six pillars:
- Foster internationalization and promote the competitive capacity at a regional and global scale;
- Create, attract and retain talent, companies, investments and activities in strategic clusters;
- Foster innovation, creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit in Lisbon;
- Transform Lisbon into an open space and explore new motivations, experiences and concepts;
- Position Lisbon within the main global networks and production and value chains;
- Insert Lisbon within the main international city projects and networks.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Lisbon
| High Temp: |
28 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
8 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
17 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
74 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
24.6 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
294.8 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
12 |
°C |
| Wind: |
14 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1019 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
10 |
km |
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Time Zone:
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Lisbon, Portugal (GMT+1)
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Currency:
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The Euro (EUR)
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Dialing Code:
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+ 351 21
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Public Airport:
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Humberto Delgado Airport (IATA: LIS, ICAO: LPPT) also known as Lisbon Airport and Portela Airport
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Sources:
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- The City of Lisbon. 2019. Camara Municipal De Lisboa. [Online].[22 May 2019]. Available from: cm-lisboa.pt
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- Ehrlich, B., Sousa Rebelo, L., Gaspar, J. 2019. Encyclopeadia Britannica. [Online]. [21 May 2019]. Available from: britannica.com/place/Lisbon
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- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January2019]. Available from: https://www.un.org |
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Top Attractions:
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Castelo de São Jorge: an iconic landmark - by Planetware
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Thai Pavilion 'Sala Thai' in Belém Park, a gift from the Thai Government and its people to Portugal
- by Skyscrapercity
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos which was built in
the honor of Portugal's age of discovery -
by Planetware
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos which was built in the honor of Portugal's age of discovery - by Planetware
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Oceanário de Lisboa: a modern aquarium - by Planetwarere
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Torre de Belém: a historic tower- by Planetware
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Elevador de Santa Justa: an antique elevator with city views - by Orange Smile
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Jardim Zoologico (Lisbon Zoo) - by Viator
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Arco da Rua Augusta: a triumphal arch - by Planetware
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Igreja do Carmo, one of the oldest churches in Lisbon - by Planetware
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The National Museum of Ancient Art - by Paul Bernhardt via Planetware |
Padrão dos Descobrimentos: A Tribute to the Age of Discovery - by Planetware
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Sister City Agreement: M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Fernando Medina, Mayor of Lisbon signed Friendship and Co-operation Agreement Between the City of Lisbon, Portuguese Republic, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Kingdom of Thailand on 19 January 2016 in Lisbon.
Leader: Carlos Moedas, Mayor (as of 2024)
Website: cm-lisboa.pt/en
Download: Friendship and co-operation Agreement (thai) , Friendship and co-operation Agreement (Pro) และ Friendship and co-operation Agreement (Eng)
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Date |
Activties |
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Link Photo/Vdo album |
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7-25 May 2015 |
M.R.Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok visited Lisbon in order to have a discussion on the establishment of friendly cities between Bangkok and Lisbon. |
Lisbon |
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19 January 2016 |
M.R.Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Fernando Medina, Mayor of Lisbon signed Friendship and Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Lisbon, Portuguese Republic and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Kingdom of Thailand. |
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7-8 November 2016 |
Dr.Pusadee Tamthai, Deputy Governor of Bangkok attended the Global Forum of Future Cities 150. |
Lisbon |
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24-27 May 2017 |
Dr.Vallop Suwandee, Chairman of Advisors to Governor of Bangkok, led the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration delegation to participate in the 4th ASEM Meeting Governors and Mayors (ASEM MGM 4) hosted by the city of Lisbon. |
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June 2018 |
Bangkok sent the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's emblem to be displayed in a temporary exhibition at the Museum of Lisbon. |
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As of February 2024
