Campolide | ||
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Parish | ||
Campolide railway station
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Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 9°09′43″W / 38.727°N 9.162°WCoordinates: 38°43′37″N 9°09′43″W / 38.727°N 9.162°W | ||
Country | Portugal | |
Region | Lisbon | |
Subregion | Grande Lisboa | |
Metropolitan area | Lisbon | |
District | Lisbon | |
Municipality | Lisbon | |
Area | ||
• Total | 2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi) | |
Population (2011) | ||
• Total | 15,460 | |
• Density | 5,600/km2 (14,000/sq mi) | |
Website | http://www.jfcampolide.com/ |
Campolide is a Portuguese civil parish (freguesia) in the municipality of Lisbon. It was created on February 7, 1959. The population in 2011 was 15,460, in an area of 2.77 km².
Campolide was the site of a major battle on 5 September 1833, when the forces of Dom Miguel attacked those of Dom Pedro, as Pedro attempted to wrest back control of Portugal from his brother.