Cartaxo is a municipality in Portugal, in Santarém district, in Estremadura and the Ribatejo. At the 2021 census it had 23,211 inhabitants over an area of 158.2 km².
With about 147 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 21 municipalities in Santarém district, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 23 km south of Santarém, the capital. The nearest major city is Lisbon, about 55 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Santarém (15 km), Golegã (40 km), Óbidos (40 km), Torres Vedras (40 km), Caldas da Rainha (42 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.
Cartaxo on the map
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Municipalities of Santarém district · Estremadura and Ribatejo