Fun facts about Setubal
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Setúbal was the most important center of Portugal's fishing industry in the early 20th century, specializing in sardines.
Setubal
Portugal
Setúbal, officially the City of Setúbal, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km2 (88.9 sq mi). The city itself had 89,303 inhabitants in 2001.
From the “Geography” section
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The Monastery of Jesus in Setúbal is one of the first buildings in the Portuguese late Gothic style known as Manueline.
Setubal
Portugal
Setúbal, officially the City of Setúbal, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km2 (88.9 sq mi). The city itself had 89,303 inhabitants in 2001.
From the “Culture” section
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Setúbal registered a record high temperature of 45.5 °C (113.9 °F) on 4 August 2018.
Setubal
Portugal
Setúbal, officially the City of Setúbal, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km2 (88.9 sq mi). The city itself had 89,303 inhabitants in 2001.
From the “Climate” section
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The Port of Setúbal was the 4th busiest port in Portugal in 2012, handling 6.058 million tons of cargo.
Setubal
Portugal
Setúbal, officially the City of Setúbal, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km2 (88.9 sq mi). The city itself had 89,303 inhabitants in 2001.
From the “Economy” section
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Oceana Zarco was the first Portuguese female professional cyclist, starting her career in 1925 in Setúbal.
Setubal
Portugal
Setúbal, officially the City of Setúbal, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km2 (88.9 sq mi). The city itself had 89,303 inhabitants in 2001.
From the “Notable residents and citizens” section
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