Type: | parish |
Official Name: | Monte Real |
Region: | Centro |
Cim: | Região de Leiria |
District: | Leiria |
Municipality: | Leiria |
Coordinates: | 39.8312°N -8.8783°W |
Area Total: | 12.23 |
Population Total: | 2778 |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Dissolved: | 2013 |
Monte Real is a town (vila in Portuguese) and a former civil parish in the municipality of Leiria, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Monte Real e Carvide.[1] It covers an area of 12.23 km2 and has a population of 2,778 people. Monte Real, which in English means Royal Mount, was once a municipality (pt: concelho), before being annexed to Leiria municipality.
Monte Real hosts an air base (base aérea), Monte Real Air Base for the Portuguese Air Force.[2]
Monte Real is also known for its hot springs, (Termas de Monte Real).[3]