Lamego
Lamego (; ) is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km2.
Key facts
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- municipality
- Portuguese subdivision.image_flag
- Pt-lmg1.png
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- no
- Portuguese subdivision.image_shield
- LMG.png
- Portuguese subdivision.mapframe
- yes
- Portuguese subdivision.mapframe zoom
- 9
- Portuguese subdivision.mapframe point
- none
- Portuguese subdivision.region
- Norte
- Portuguese subdivision.CIM
- Douro
- Portuguese subdivision.district
- Viseu
- Portuguese subdivision.parishes
- 18
- Portuguese subdivision.leader_name
- Francisco Lopes
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- Etymology
- History
- Middle Ages
- Early modern era
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Geography
- Climate
- Human geography
- Economy
- Culture
- Sports
- Notable people
- Sport
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Lamego (; ) is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km2.
With origins before the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, Lamego is known for its historic city center, having a long history as a principal city of the former Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province. Legend holds that the first Portuguese Cortes were held in Lamego, in 1143. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lamego is based in the city center.
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