Categories in Palmela
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationGeneral Auto Parts & AccessoriesMechanicNew car dealersAgricultural ProductionAluminium Products ManufacturerBuilding Materials SupplierElectronics WholesalerFarmingFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerImport Export CompanyIndustrial Equipment SupplierIndustrial Machinery SupplierMachine MaintenanceMachine ShopOrganic FarmPlastic Fabrication CompanyWholesale GrocerWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesLaundry ServiceTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationChurchesGovernment OfficeMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeRetirement HomeShipping CompanyShipping ServiceSocial AssociationElectronics StoreSoftware CompanyAir Conditioning ContractorArchitectsBuilding FirmBuilding Materials StoreCarpenter
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Palmela
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 130 | 33 years |
| All membership organizations | 103 | — |
| Shopping | 78 | 39 years |
| Corporate management | 67 | 26 years |
| Cafes | 60 | — |
| Real estate | 46 | — |
| Education | 43 | — |
| Gas station | 42 | — |
| Beauty salons | 41 | — |
| Car repair | 39 | 27 years |
| Health and medical | 38 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 36 | 30 years |
| All food and beverage | 33 | 30 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 33 | 32 years |
| Other accommodation | 32 | — |
Palmela Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 5,127 |
| Male Population | 2,398 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,729 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +93.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.0% |
| Median Age | 43.7 years (Male: 42, Female: 45) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,374 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Aires, Lagoinha, Vale de Touros, Portal Branco, Bairro Alentejano |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.56902, -8.90126 |
| Postal Codes | 2950, 2951, 2954 |
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Palmela Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,657 | 3,682 | 4,496 | 5,721 | 5,127 | 5,124 | 5,060 |
| Population Density | 1,149 / km² | 1,592.2 / km² | 1,944.2 / km² | 2,473.9 / km² | 2,217.1 / km² | 2,215.8 / km² | 2,188.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPalmela Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmela | +93% | +39.2% | +14% |
| Setúbal District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmela Median Age
Median Age: 43.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmela | 43.7 yrs | 45 yrs | 42 yrs |
| Setúbal District | 41.4 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palmela Population Density
Population Density: 2,217 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmela | 5,127 | 2.313 km² | 2,217 / km² |
| Setúbal District | 857,455 | 5,224.3 km² | 164 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmela Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Palmela
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Palmela
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Palmela
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Palmela
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Palmela
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Palmela Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $54,664 | $65,343 | $40,961 | $39,294 | $25,214 | $20,209 | $23,927 | $27,374 |
| Total GDP | $1.6B | $2B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1B | $827.4M | $989.6M | $1.1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Palmela CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmela | 35,456 tn | 6.92 tn | 15,332.5 tons/km² |
| Setúbal District | 5,532,234 tn | 6.45 tn | 1,058.9 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Palmela CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,456 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,332.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/18 | 11:51 AM | 4.1 | 85.8 km | 10,930 m | 25km N of Evora, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/17 | 6:44 AM | 4.2 | 53.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/15 | 11:26 PM | 3.2 | 51.4 km | 18,000 m | 2km ESE of Colares, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/08 | 6:26 PM | 3 | 61.5 km | 10,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/08 | 4:09 PM | 3.3 | 84.6 km | 0 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 10:47 PM | 3.4 | 67.4 km | 2,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/07 | 8:18 PM | 3 | 87.8 km | 2,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:09 AM | 3.6 | 67.5 km | 16,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/06 | 7:52 PM | 3.4 | 83.9 km | 9,700 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/05 | 5:01 AM | 4 | 66.2 km | 8,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Palmela
Palmela (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɐɫˈmɛlɐ]) is a town and a municipality in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 62,831, in an area of 465.12 km². municipality is located in Setúbal District, about 25 km (16 mi) south of Lisbon. The municipal hol..
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