Lisbon Facts and Information

Lisbon Country: Portugal

Lisbon By The Numbers:

Population: 520,000 (city); 2.8 million (metropolitan)

Elevation: 123 m / 404 ft

Average Winter Temperature: 13°C / 55°F

Average Summer Temperature: 27°C / 80°F

Average precipitation (January): 617 mm / 24 in

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Textiles, Footwear, Leather, Furniture, Ceramics and Cork

Time Zone: GMT

Country Dialing Code: +351

Area Code: 21

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz

Did You Know?

Beneath Lisbon's downtown area lies a carefully concealed Roman underworld, complete with bridges, corridors and chambers. This is open to the public for two days in a year (entrance at Rua da Conceição).