Tâmega, Subregion
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Tâmega is a Portuguese NUTS3 subregion, being a part of the NUTS2 region of Norte. Its name derives from the river Tâmega that crosses through the subregion. With 558,000 inhabitants (2005) it is the fourth most populated subregion in Portugal. It has several important urban centers - Paços de Ferreira (pop. 41,000), Lousada (pop. 25,000), Penafiel (24,000), Paredes and Felgueiras (pop. 21,000) - being one of the most decentralized of the Portuguese subregions.
The main economical activities are centered around light industry, furniture, agriculture and wine.
It covers an area of 2,631 km² with a density of 212 hab/km².
The 15 municipalities that comprise the subregion are:
