Lamego

Digital Passport

Flag

Lamego

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lamego is a city in the Viseu District of northern Portugal, situated on the Balsemão River. Its history stretches back to pre-Roman times, with evidence of Ligures and Turduli habitation. Legend claims Lamego hosted the first Portuguese Cortes in 1143.

Statistics

Area

165.42 km²

Population

26,691

Location