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Portugal Map and Satellite Image

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This map of Portugal displays its cities, highways, and rivers. The satellite and elevation map of Portugal highlights its unique topography such as the Estrella Mountains all the way south to the Algarve region.

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About the map

Portugal World Map
Portugal on a World Map

Portugal is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe along the North Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Cadiz. It borders just one other European country, which is Spain to the east.

Its boundaries also include the Azores and Madeira Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Portugal occupies an area of 92,212 square kilometers (35,603 sq mi), which makes it almost identical in area to Hungary.

Portugal has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm, dry summers. The country’s landscape is varied, with mountains, forests, and sandy beaches. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon, and other major cities include Porto, Braga, and Coimbra.

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SATELLITE IMAGERY

Portugal Satellite Map

A lesser-known fact is that Portugal has one of the highest percentages of forested lands in all of Europe with approximately 36% of the country covered with trees. Approximately 1.2% of Portugal consists of water with Alqueva Lake spanning the largest area.

Portugal Satellite Map

Likewise, Tagus is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. It’s the west-flowing Tagus River that divides the country into these two distinctive regions. But other prominent rivers include the Doura, Guadiana, and Minho.

PHYSICAL MAP

Portugal Elevation Map

The terrain of Portugal is classified as mountainous in the north, then transitions to rolling plains in the south. If you take into account the Azores, then the dormant volcano, Mount Pico, is the highest point in Portugal.

Portugal Elevation Map

Overall, it stands 2,351 meters in height above sea level. But Torre Mountain (Serra da Estrela) is the highest peak on mainland Portugal at 1,993 m (6,539 ft) in height. The Algarve and Faro District are regions in southern Portugal known for their Mediterranean climate beaches.

POLITICAL MAP

Portugal Districts Map

There are 18 districts in mainland Portugal, which are divided administratively and geographically. Districts are the first-level administrative unit. However, they can be divided further into municipalities.

Portugal Districts Map

The 18 districts of Portugal are Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Evora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Lisboa, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real, and Viseu. Additionally, Açores and Madeira are Portuguese Autonomous Regions and are not divided into districts.

Capital City

Lisbon

Major cities

Braga
Coimbra
Porto

Setubal
Viana Do Castelo

Cities and towns

Aveiro
Beja
Braganca
Castelo Branco
Covilha
Evora
Faro
Guarda

Leiria
Portalegre
Portimao
Sagres
Santarem
Sines
Vila Real
Viseu

Rivers, gulfs and water

Douro River
Guadiana River
Gulf of Cadiz

Minho River
North Atlantic Ocean
Tagus River

Landforms and geography

Sera De Estrella Mountains
Cabo de Sao Vicente
Algarve Region

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