How Big Is Lisbon?

Portugal · Europe

Area

100 km²

39 mi²

Population

0.6M

Metro: 2.9M

Density

5,500/km²

Founded

1200 BC

Lisbon Size Overview

Lisbon covers an area of 100 km² (39 mi²) in Portugal, Europe. Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. The city is often called "City of Seven Hills". To put this in perspective, Lisbon is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).

With a population of 0.6 million (2.9 million in the metropolitan area), Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km². The greater Lisbon metropolitan area extends to 3,015 km².

Lisbon has a history stretching back to around 1200 BC. The city is renowned for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and Fado music.

Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate, with summer temperatures averaging 23°C and winters around 12°C. The city's main public transit system is the Lisbon Metro.

Did You Know?

  • Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
  • The city's iconic yellow trams have been running since 1873

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