Lisboa Region


Lisboa Region is one of the seven NUTS II designated regions of Portugal, which includes two NUTS III subregions: Greater Lisbon and Peninsula of Setúbal. The region covers an area of 3001.95 km2 and includes a population of 2,815,851 inhabitants according to the 2011 census, a density of 1039 inhabitants/km2.
Considered as representing the Lisboa Metropolitan Region. It is a region of significant importance in industry, services, and it is highly urbanized. The Gross domestic product of the region was 73.3 billion euros in 2018, accounting for 36% of Portugal's economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 30,200 euros or 100% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 92% of the EU average.

History

Prior to 2002, the area was included within the NUTS II region of Lisbon and Tagus Valley.

NUTS II region and area of intervention of the CCDRLVT

"Despite the territorial configuration for statistical purposes, in force since 2002, matching the NUTS II the Lisbon, Region Greater Lisbon - composed only NUTSIII Greater Lisbon and Setúbal Peninsula - the area of intervention of the CCDRLVT - Steering Committee and Regional Development, abbreviated to CCDR -, continues to be composed of 5 NUTSIII.
For the Regional Funds, management responsibilities under the policy of the European Union in Portugal, this regions it's the region of Lisbon that consists of Grande Lisboa and Península de Setúbal, for regional planning the region is called Lisbon and the Tagus Valley, composed by 5 NUTSIII."

Municipalities

The 18 municipalities: