Santos-o-Velho (Lisbon)

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Santos-o-Velho
Parish
Country	Portugal
Municipality	Lisbon
Area
• Total	0.51 km² (0.20 sq mi)
Population (2001)
• Total	4,013
• Density	7,900/km² (20,000/sq mi)
Website	jf-santosovelho.com

Santos-o-Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tuʃ u ˈveʎu]) is one of the 53 freguesias (civil parishes) of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km² and 4,013 inhabitants (2001). It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km².

It is one of the best preserved historical parts of Lisbon, including Madragoa (former village in the outskirts of Central Lisbon), the Museum of Ancient Art, and many former convents and palaces (in which the current Embassy of France in included).

It is also known for its lively nightlife.

v t e Parishes of Lisbon municipality

Ajuda Alcântara Alvalade Areeiro Arroios Avenidas Novas Beato Belém Benfica Campo de Ourique Campolide Carnide Estrela Lumiar Marvila Misericórdia Olivais Parque das Nações Penha de França Santa Clara Santa Maria Maior Santo António São Domingos de Benfica São Vicente

Coordinates: 38°42′25″N 9°09′22″W / 38.70694°N 9.15611°W / 38.70694; -9.15611

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