Algés

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For a stream by the same name, see Algés

Algés
Coat of arms of Algés
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Municipality Oeiras
Area 1.92 km²
Population
 - Total 19,540 (2001)
 - Density 10,124.4/km²
Postal Code 8A Rua Parque dos Anjos (8A) P-1495-100 Algés
Website: none

Algés is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Oeiras. It had a 2001 population of 19,540 inhabitants and a total area of 1.92 km², its density was 10,124.4/km². The parish is located near the Tagus river,and between the town of Oeiras and the capital city of Lisbon. It is also a part of the Greater Lisbon Area. It is mostlty a residential suburb. Algés was elevated to a town on August 16, 1991 and the parish was officially created on June 11, 1993 after separating from the parish of Carnaxide.

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