The municipality of Alenquer lies in Lisbon district, in the Lisbon area: according to the 2021 census it is home to 44,428 people, over 304.2 km².
With about 146 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 16 municipalities in Lisbon district, it is number 11 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 41 km north of Lisbon, the capital. The nearest major city is Lisbon, about 40 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Torres Vedras (18 km), Mafra (30 km), Óbidos (31 km), Ericeira (35 km), Santarém (35 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Alenquer; all the municipalities in Lisbon district are listed on their own page.