The municipality of Rio Maior lies in Santarém district, in Estremadura and the Ribatejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 21,021 people, over 272.8 km².
Population density is about 77 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 21 municipalities in Santarém district, it is number 10 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 19 km west of Santarém, the capital. The nearest major city is Lisbon, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Caldas da Rainha (20 km), Óbidos (21 km), Alcobaça (23 km), Santarém (23 km), Nazaré (31 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Rio Maior; all the municipalities in Santarém district are listed on their own page.
Rio Maior on the map
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Municipalities of Santarém district · Estremadura and Ribatejo