Santo André, Administrative division in Alentejo Litoral, Portugal
Santo André is an administrative division in Santiago do Cacém municipality, located approximately two kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. The area encompasses multiple settlement zones with access to coastal environments and inland territory within the Alentejo Litoral region.
The area underwent industrial transformation starting in the 1970s when the Portuguese government established a petrochemical complex nearby, shifting from agricultural focus to industrial activity. This development shaped settlement patterns and the region's economic direction in subsequent decades.
The region has a temperate climate with dry conditions for most of the year, with rainfall mainly between November and April. Visitors can plan accordingly and take advantage of the proximity to coastal areas for activities and exploration.
The area is among Portugal's most recently established cities, receiving official city status in 2003 after being created in the 1980s. This relatively recent development makes it an example of modern urban planning in the country.
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