Leca da Palmeira

Portugal

Leça da Palmeira is a civil parish located in the Portuguese city of Matosinhos, situated north of the Leça river. The area covers a total land area of approximately 5.97 square kilometres (2.31 mi2).

In 2013, the parish was merged with the parish of Matosinhos to form the combined administrative unit of Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira. However, it was subsequently restored as an independent entity in 2025. According to the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 18,502 inhabitants.

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  1. Leça da Palmeira