Alcanena is a municipality in Portugal, in Santarém district, in Estremadura and the Ribatejo. At the 2021 census it had 12,478 inhabitants over an area of 127.3 km².
With about 98 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 21 municipalities in Santarém district, it is number 13 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 17 km north of Santarém, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 85 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Fátima (15 km), Golegã (19 km), Batalha (23 km), Almourol (26 km), Alcobaça (27 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in Santarém district.
Alcanena on the map
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Municipalities of Santarém district · Estremadura and Ribatejo