Palmela ( Portuguese pronunciation: [palˈmɛlɐ] ) is a town and municipality in Portugal. As of 2011, the population was 62,831, covering an area of 465.12 km².
14-466: The municipality is located in the Lisboa Region and Setúbal District , about 25 km (16 mi) south of Lisbon . The municipal holiday is celebrated on 1 June. Administratively, the municipality is divided into four civil parishes ( freguesias ): The area has been settled since at least Neolithic times, as evidenced by excavations at sites such as the artificial caves of Casal do Pardo and
28-621: A threat to the environment. In 1165, during the Reconquista, a battle was fought near Palmela in which the Portuguese defeated a large Muslim army. The castle, Castelo de Palmela , offers a unique view of the entire Setúbal Peninsula , Lisbon, and the Atlantic Coast. It was a strategic location in past centuries and remains a major junction in Portugal's road and rail networks today. Palmela
42-569: Is home to several multinational industrial units, such as Volkswagen and Coca-Cola , and a significant number of foreign families reside in the area. The local radio often broadcasts in Ukrainian . Palmela's traditional products include its wine, which has won international awards at several festivals such as the Bordeaux Wine Festival, and Queijo de Azeitão ( Azeitão cheese). There are several festivals dedicated to these products, with
56-546: Is one of the seven NUTS II designated regions of Portugal , which coincides with the NUTS III subregion Lisbon Metropolitan Area . The region covers an area of 3001.95 km (the smallest region on mainland Portugal ) and includes a population of 2,815,851 inhabitants according to the 2011 census (the second most populated region in Portugal after the Norte region), a density of 1039 inhabitants/km . Considered as representing
70-519: The Lisbon Metropolitan Region . It is a region of significant importance in industry (light and heavy), services, and it is highly urbanized. The gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 73.3 billion euros in 2018, accounting for 36% of Portugal's economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 30,200 euros or 100% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee
84-557: The Castro of Chibanes . The town's name originates from its Roman founder, Cornelius Palma ( Palmella ). Palmela, which was once a fortress, was conquered by the Portuguese in the 12th century. It is a semi-rural town situated on a hill in the Arrábida area, within Portugal's largest urban area. Many people are relocating to Palmela from larger cities like Lisbon . Wildfires in the region pose
98-624: The 1990s, the joint-venture Volkswagen - Ford AutoEuropa vehicle production plant opened to produce the Mk1 MPV, sold under three marques : Volkswagen Sharan , SEAT Alhambra and Ford Galaxy . After Ford left the joint venture, the plant continued to produce Volkswagen and SEAT models and added the Volkswagen Eos , Volkswagen Scirocco and Volkswagen T-Roc . [REDACTED] Media related to Palmela at Wikimedia Commons Lisboa Region Lisbon Region ( Portuguese : Região de Lisboa )
112-706: The NUTS II the Lisbon, Region Greater Lisbon (AML) - composed only NUTSIII Greater Lisbon and Setúbal Peninsula - the area of intervention of the CCDRLVT - Steering Committee and Regional Development, abbreviated to CCDR - (the Lisbon and the Tagus Valley), continues to be composed of 5 NUTSIII (Sub-regions: Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, Middle Tagus, and Lezíria West Coast). For the Regional Funds, management responsibilities under
126-444: The NUTS II the Lisbon, Region Greater Lisbon (AML) - composed only NUTSIII Greater Lisbon and Setúbal Peninsula - the area of intervention of the CCDRLVT - Steering Committee and Regional Development, abbreviated to CCDR - (the Lisbon and the Tagus Valley), continues to be composed of 5 NUTSIII (Sub-regions: Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, Middle Tagus, and Lezíria West Coast). For the Regional Funds, management responsibilities under
140-502: The most famous being the Festa das Vindimas (Harvest' Festival) and the Festival do Queijo, Pão e Vinho (Festival of Cheese, Bread and Wine). Palmela is the birthplace of the Portuguese explorer Hermenegildo Capelo . Additionally, some other famous individuals, such as Hans Christian Andersen , were briefly hosted there. The municipality is renowned for its production of fruit and wine. In
154-775: The policy of the European Union in Portugal, this regions it's the region of Lisbon that consists of Grande Lisboa and Península de Setúbal, for regional planning (Run, monitor and evaluate, at regional level, policies on environment, nature conservation, land management and city) the region is called Lisbon and the Tagus Valley (LVT), composed by 5 NUTSIII (Sub-regions: Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, Middle Tagus, and Lezíria West Coast)." (km ) (2011) (hab./km ) subregion Lisboa e Vale do Tejo Lisboa e Vale do Tejo ( European Portuguese pronunciation: [liʒˈβoɐ i ˈvalɨ ðu ˈtɛʒu] ; English: Lisbon and Tagus Valley )
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#1732851573828168-572: The policy of the European Union in Portugal, this regions it's the region of Lisbon that consists of Grande Lisboa and Península de Setúbal, for regional planning (Run, monitor and evaluate, at regional level, policies on environment, nature conservation, land management and city) the region is called Lisbon and the Tagus Valley (LVT), composed by 5 NUTSIII (Sub-regions: Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, Middle Tagus, and Lezíria West Coast)." ( Talk:Lisboa Region ) The region includes five sub-regions ( NUTS III subdivisions): About NUTS II only: since 2002,
182-511: Was 92% of the EU average. Prior to 2002, the area was included within the NUTS II region of Lisbon and Tagus Valley (that also included three other subregions). Before 2015, the region was divided into two NUTS III subregions: Grande Lisboa and Península de Setúbal . "Despite the territorial configuration for statistical purposes (National Statistical System in Portugal), in force since 2002, matching
196-642: Was one of the five regions of Portugal ( NUTS II subdivisions). Today two of the subregions are in the new Lisboa Region , two in the Centro Region and one in the Alentejo Region . The region still exists as the area of intervention of the CDDR planning region. It had 3,447,173 inhabitants (2001), and its area was 11,930 km². "Despite the territorial configuration for statistical purposes (National Statistical System in Portugal), in force since 2007, matching
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