The District of Setúbal (Portuguese: Distrito de Setúbal [sɨˈtuβal] ) is a district located in the south-west of Portugal. It is named for its capital, the city of Setúbal.
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Geography
It is delimited by Lisbon District and Santarém District on the north, Évora District on the east, Beja District on the south and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. It has a population of 887,928 inhabitants, in an area of 5,064 km2 (1,955 sq mi). The district was carved out of Lisbon District in 1926, and is the only Portuguese district created after 1835.
Municipalities
It is composed of 13 municipalities, spread over two sub regions and comprising 60 parishes:
Península de Setúbal Subregion NUTS II Sub-Region:
Alcochete
Almada
Barreiro
Moita
Montijo
Palmela
Seixal
Sesimbra
Setúbal
Alentejo Litoral Subregion:
Alcácer do Sal
Grândola
Santiago do Cacém
Sines