Algueirão–Mem Martins, Administrative parish in Sintra, Portugal.
The freguesia of Algueirão-Mem Martins extends across 16.37 square kilometers at an elevation of 192 meters above sea level in the Lisbon metropolitan area.
The name Algueirão derives from the Arabic term al-gueirān meaning caves, indicating Muslim presence in the region between the 8th and 12th centuries.
The Church of Nossa Senhora das Mercês and the Hermitage of São Romão represent the religious heritage with their 17th-century architectural elements.
The parish maintains a population of 68,649 residents according to the 2021 census, with essential services distributed throughout its urban territory.
The Fountain of Sacotes stands as a testament to the local water infrastructure, while the Manueline-era rural hermitage features a distinctive vaulted ceiling.
Location: Sintra
Elevation above the sea: 192 m
GPS coordinates: 38.79411,-9.34511
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:42
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