- Queluz (Sintra)
Infobox_Parish_pt
official_name = Queluz
image_coat_of_arms = SNT-queluz.pngSintra
area_total = 2.93
population_total = 27,913 (2001)
population_density = 9,526.6
website = [http://www.queluz.org/ Queluz]Queluz (pron. IPA2|kɛ'luʃ) is a city ("cidade") in Portugal and a parish ("freguesia"), located in the municipality of
Sintra , in the District of Lisbon. The city of Queluz, which includes the parishes of Queluz, Massama and Monte Abraao, has a combined population of approximately 111,424 and it is located in the municipality of Sintra,in the Greater Lisbon Area.The population in the of Queluz parish in 2001 was 27,913, its density was 9,526.6/km² and the area is 2.93 km².
Queluz is mainly known by its palace, an 18th century-royal residence which is one of the main
rococo buildings in Portugal.On
July 24 ,1997 , Queluz gained the status of city. On this date the parishes ofMassamá andMonte Abraão were separated from the parish of Queluz, but remained within Queluz city limits.
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