| Lumiar | |||
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| Country | Portugal | ||
| Municipality | Lisbon | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.28 km2 (2.4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2001) | |||
| • Total | 35,585 | ||
| • Density | 5,666.4/km2 (14,675.9/sq mi) | ||
| Website | http://www.jf-lumiar.pt/ | ||
Lumiar (Portuguese pronunciation: [lumiˈaɾ]) is a parish in the northern area of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Located in the municipality of Lisbon it was officially created in the 13th century. It has a estimated population of 45000, inhabiting a land area of about 628 km2 (242 sq mi). There are 5 major neighbourhoods in Lumiar: Quinta das Conchas, Calçada de Carriche, Alto do Lumiar, Paço do Lumiar and Telheiras.
Local landmarks and interesting places include one of the biggest public greenspace/urban park in the city Quinta das Conchas e dos Lilases, the Paço do Lumiar, the National Costume Museum (Museu do Traje) and the Theater Museum (Museu do Teatro). Several old palaces are also scattered along the neighbourhood.