Bencatel Parish
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Transports Network |
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The parish was served by Rodoviária do Alentejo, with transportation to Vila Viçosa and neighbour parishes, several times a day. |
Population
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Resident Population |
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1991 |
2001 |
Variation % |
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M |
918 |
878 |
-4,4% |
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W |
925 |
842 |
-9,0% |
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Total |
1843 |
1720 |
-6,7% |
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Population Density
2001 |
inhab/km2 |
47,6 |
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2001 |
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Total Active Population |
M |
593 |
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absolute number |
W |
556 |
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Total |
1149 |
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Active Population according to school education level
absolute number |
2001 |
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M |
W |
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Without School Education Level |
36 |
43 |
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Primary School - 1st Cycle |
216 |
233 |
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Pre-Secondary School - 2nd Cycle |
86 |
74 |
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Pre-Secondary School - 3rd Cycle |
93 |
52 |
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Secondary School |
142 |
124 |
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Intermediate Education |
- |
1 |
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Superior Education |
20 |
29 |
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Total |
593 |
556 |
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Employed Population by Activity Sectors
absolute number |
2001 |
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M |
W |
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Agriculture/Cattle |
21 |
61 |
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Industry |
309 |
53 |
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Construction |
66 |
8 |
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Commerce |
54 |
47 |
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Services |
59 |
121 |
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Total |
509 |
290 |
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Unemployed Population
add value |
2001 |
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M |
W |
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<25 years |
7 |
7 |
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25-44 years |
6 |
20 |
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45-54 years |
1 |
7 |
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≥ 55 years |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
19 |
37 |
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Unemployment Rate
2001 |
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Men |
Women |
Total |
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% |
1,5 |
13,4 |
6,2 |
Economy and Culture
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Economic Activities |
Marble Extraction and Transformation |
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Agriculture |
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Olive growing |
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Viticulture |
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Cattle |
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Services/Commerce |
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Proximity Services |
Domiciliary Support Services |
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Old People Support Services |
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Electricians |
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Masons |
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Day Centre |
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Traditional Activities |
Cork and Marble Works |
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Shoes Trade |
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Tailor's Workshop |
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Embroidery |
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Cultural Activities |
Festas Tradicionais da Senhora Santana e da Senhora das Mercês |
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Encontro de Ranchos folclóricos |
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Carnaval em Bencatel |
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Associations and Colectivities |
Grupo Cantares Saias de Bencatel |
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Sociedade Recreativa Bencatelense |
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Sport Clube Bencatelense |
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Grupo de Caça e Pesca de Bencatel |
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Associação de Apoio Juvenil |
Needs
This parish has some lacks concerning services, so that the population recurs to chief parishes. It is also necessary to reinforce proximity and old people support services.
Concerning necessary economic activities are pointed gas stations, a small industrial area and other services.
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Services recurred in other parishes |
Parishes recurred |
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Several Services |
Chief Parishes |
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Necessary Proximity Services |
Old People Support Services |
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Plumbers |
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Old People Care Centre |
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Necessary Economic Activities |
Building Construction Storage Materials |
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Gas Station |
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Industrial Area for SME's |
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