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Palma von Castell de Bellver
city

Palma was founded as a Roman camp upon the remains of a Talaiotic settlement.

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Palma de Mallorca

Spain

Country
Spain
Population
419.4K
Coordinates
39.57, 2.65
533rd most populous city in the world

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

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Palma von Castell de Bellver
city

Between 902 and 1229, the city was under Islamic control and was known as Medina Mayurqa.

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Palma de Mallorca

Spain

Country
Spain
Population
419.4K
Coordinates
39.57, 2.65
533rd most populous city in the world

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

From the “History” section

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Palma von Castell de Bellver
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Palma is located in the southwest of Mallorca and has a land area of about 21.355 square kilometres.

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Palma de Mallorca

Spain

Country
Spain
Population
419.4K
Coordinates
39.57, 2.65
533rd most populous city in the world

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

From the “Geography” section

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Palma von Castell de Bellver
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As of 2024, the foreign-born population of Palma is 128,005, equal to 29.2% of the total population.

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Palma de Mallorca

Spain

Country
Spain
Population
419.4K
Coordinates
39.57, 2.65
533rd most populous city in the world

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

From the “Demographics” section

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Palma von Castell de Bellver
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Palma is twinned with Caruaru, Brazil, Alghero, Italy, and Naples, Italy.

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Palma de Mallorca

Spain

Country
Spain
Population
419.4K
Coordinates
39.57, 2.65
533rd most populous city in the world

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section

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