What Are People From Lisbon Called?

Name: Lisbon
Address: Western Europe, Portugal

Western Europe, Portugal

Portugal

People from Lisbon are called:

People from Lisbon are called Lisboner.

Demonym:

Lisboner

Pronunciation:

/ˈlɪzbənər/

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About Lisbon

Capital and largest city of Portugal.
Historic maritime city known for Age of Discovery.
Built on seven hills along the Tagus River estuary.
Famous for fado music, pastéis de nata, and historic trams.

Quick Facts

Population:: 547,733 (2024 est.)
Country:: Portugal
Region:: Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Phoenician 'Allis Ubbo', meaning 'safe harbor'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Madrid

502 km east

People are called:

Madrileño

Paris

1430 km northeast

People are called:

Parisian

Rome

1435 km east

People are called:

Roman

Quick Facts

Population:: 547,733 (2024 est.)
Country:: Portugal
Region:: Western Europe

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