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Barreiro, Industrial port municipality in Setúbal District, Portugal

Barreiro spans 36.39 square kilometers along the Tagus River, featuring four administrative subdivisions and a population of 78,764 residents.

The settlement evolved from a 13th-century village controlled by the Military Order of Saint James into a significant industrial center after receiving town status in 1521.

The municipality maintains international connections through official partnerships with Łódź in Poland and Stara Zagora in Bulgaria for cultural exchanges.

The city connects to Lisbon through regular ferry services across the Tagus River, offering transportation options for both residents and visitors.

The Alburrica waterfront area presents direct views of Lisbon across the Tagus River, marking the northern edge of the Setúbal peninsula.

Location: Setúbal

Location: Lisbon metropolitan area

Inception: January 1, 1521

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Website: https://www.cm-barreiro.pt/

Shares border with: Seixal, Sesimbra, Setúbal, Palmela, Moita, Montijo

Website: https://cm-barreiro.pt

GPS coordinates: 38.66089,-9.07328

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59

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