Sesimbra
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Sesimbra is a municipality in Portugal's Setúbal District, nestled at the base of the Serra da Arrábida mountains. Historically significant as a fishing town and seaport, it played a role during the Age of Discoveries. King Manuel I resided there, and the area features Moorish castles and 17th-century forts.
Statistics
Area
195.47 km²
Population
49,500