Queluz (Sintra)

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A bell tower on the Palácio de Queluz
A bell tower on the Palácio de Queluz
Queluz
Coat of arms of Queluz
Parish coat of arms
Municipality Sintra
Area 2.93 km²
Population
 - Total
 - Density

27,913 (2001)
9,526.6/km²
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Queluz (pron. IPA: [kɛ'luʃ]) is a Portuguese parish (freguesia), located in the municipality of Sintra, in the District of Lisbon.

The population in 2001 was 27,913, its density was 9,526.6/km² and the area is 2.93 km².

Queluz is mainly known by the Palace of Queluz, an 18th century-royal residence which is one of the main rococo buildings in Portugal.

On July 24, 1997, Queluz gained the status of city. On this date the parishes of Massamá and Monte Abraão were separated from Queluz.


 
Parishes of Sintra municipality
Coat of arms of Sintra
Agualva | Algueirão - Mem Martins | Almargem do Bispo | Belas | Cacém | Casal de Cambra | Colares | Massamá | Mira-Sintra | Monte Abraão | Montelavar
Pêro Pinheiro | Queluz | Rio de Mouro | Santa Maria e São Miguel | São João das Lampas | São Marcos | São Martinho | São Pedro de Penaferrim | Terrugem

Coordinates: 38°45′N 9°15′W

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