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Regions of Portugal Azores
Area
Why the Azores?
The Azores archipelago is composed of nine islands, divided into three main groups: Western
Group: Corvo and Flores; Central Group: Faial, Graciosa, Pico, So J orge e Terceira; Eastern
Group: Santa Maria e S. Miguel and several rocks and ocean reefs located on the northside of the
archipelago
The Azores has a land area of 2,322 km2 and a coastline of 943 km
Area (km2): 2,322.0 Inhab/Km
2: 105.9 Population (N.): 245,811 (2010)
97% of the water supply in the Azores Islands is provided by underground water sources
Excellent environmental habitat for several marine species (8,772.7 ha)
Good infrastructures: efficient transport system (ports, airports and roadways network), adapted to
the characteristics of the archipelago (geography and population density)
5Marinas - Ponta Delgada, Horta, Vila Franca do Campo, Praia da Vitria, Angra do
Herosmo
3Maritime Ports - Ponta Delgada, Praia da Vitria, Horta (passangers and goods)
9Airports - Ponta Delgada, Horta, Santa Maria,Flores, Graciosa, Pico, So J orge, Corvo
Due to its geological origin (volcanic) and its geographical location, the Azores islands are exposed
to natural hazards
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The Azores Islands
Corvo
Smallest island of the archipelago (western group), oval-shaped, formed by an outcropping of a
volcanic cone
Area: 17.2 km2
North-South: 6 km
East-West: 4 km
Maximum Height: 718 meters
Resident population (2010): 507 inhabitants
Main Characteristics:
Island with a small area and a reduced number of inhabitants
It is dependent on outside assistance (maritime routes, airlines and telecomunications are essential
for the development of the island)
Population, infrastructure, equipment and economic activity are concentrated in the south of the
island, were Vila do Corvo is located. The North is an important ecological area
Flores
With a trapeze land shape, Flores is, with Corvo, part of the most western group of the Azores
archipelago
Area: 141 km2
North-South: 17 km
East-West: 12 km
Maximum Height: 914 meters
Resident Population (2010): 4,168 inhabitants
Main Characteristics:
Large land areas devoted to nature conservation
Bipolar urban system: Santa Cruz das Flores and Lajes das Flores are the locations of the most
important infrastructures, such as the airport and maritime port
Strategic location for scientific and nature related tourism development and for the production of
renewable energy
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Faial
Island of the central group also known as "Blue Island", Faial is one of the prime locations for whale
watching
Area: 173 km2
North-South: 14 km
East-West: 21 km
Maximum Height: 1,043 meters
Resident Popu lation (2010): 15,784 inhabitants
Main Characteristics:
Urban system dominated by Horta city (the most important in the central group), one of the three
main entry zones into the Azores with important infrastructrures: maritime port and airport
Agriculture, as well as tourism activities and services related to productiveactivity, are important for
the economic development of the island
Increasing capacity for renewable energy sources, namely wind power and hydropower
PicoThe largest island of the central group is developed around the volcano with the same name
Area: 445 km2
North-South: 20 km
East-West: 45 km
Maximum Height: 2,351 meters
Resident Popu lation (2010): 14,923 inhabitants
Main Characteristics:
One of the islans with the largest land area, shared by tree counties: Madalena, S. Roque do Pico
and Lajes do Pico
Madalena and So Roque do Pico have airport and maritime port infrastructures, used for
connections with the outside and the neighbouring islands: Faial (Horta) and So J orge (Velas)
Important and large areas for nature conservation surrounded by other complementary protected
areas
Agro-industry and tourism are the most important sectors in the economic development of the
island
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S. Jorge
Belonging to central group, S. J orge was created by successive volcanic eruptions in a straight line
Area: 244 km2
North-South: 25 km
East-West: 49 km
Maximum Height: 1,067 meters
Resident population (2010): 9,403 inhabitants
Main Characteristics:
The territorial organization is developed between two main urban areas: Velas and Calheta
Velas has the maritime port and airport infrastructures given its proximity to other islands of the
central group
Presents areas of great geophysics sensitivity, where unique landscapes are properly classified
Extensive agricultural land areas (extreme west and east and south side of the central island area),
where agro-industrial activities are concentrated
GraciosaWith an oval shape, also with the title of "White Island", Graciosa is the flattest of all the AzoresIslands
Area: 61 km2
North-South: 10 km
East-West: 11 km
Maximum Height: 398 meters
Resident population (2010): 4,950 inhabitants
Main Characteristics:
Graciosa has extensive agricultural areas
Divided into 2 main areas: Santa Cruz where the airport is located and Vila da Praia where the
maritime and fishing ports are located
The development of an advanced productive support service and the reinforcement of
accommodation capacity are necessary conditions for sustainable tourism development
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Terceira
With an oval shape, Terceira is the 2nd most important island of the archipelago, following San Miguel
Area: 400 km2
North-South: 18 km
East-West: 29 km
Maximum Height: 1,023 meters
Resident population (2010): 55,857 inhabitants
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Main Characteristics: Divided into 2 major areas: Angra do Herosmo and Praia da Vitria
Angra do Herosmo, a World Heritage City, declared by UNESCO, is an important urben area, with
huge potencial for tourism development
Praia da Vitria is an important logistics platform of the island. The maritime port (one of the most
important ports of the Azores) and the airport are located in this city
Extensive agricultural land areas
So Miguel
S. Miguel is part of the eastern group and is distinguished from the other archipelago islands because
of its size, importance and diversity
Area: 745 km2
North-South: 23 km
East-West: 63 km
Maximum Height: 1,103 meters
Resident population (2010): 134,662 inhabi tants
Main Characteristics: S. Miguel covers six counties with different economic dynamics. Ponta Delgada is the city-gate of
the island and where the main regional bodies are located
Extensive agricultural land areas
Favourable location for renewable energy (wind, geothermal and hydro) withappropriate areas to
expand the production of these alternative energy sources
Strong development of tourism activities and real estate operations
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Santa Maria
Santa Maria is located in the southeast of the archipelago and has a coastline ringed by steep cliffs
and deep bays
Area: 97 km2
North-South: 10 km
East-West: 15 km
Maximum Height: 587 meters
Resident population (2010): 5,557 inhabitants
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Main Characteristics:
Specific orographic characteristics: a dry plain in the west occupying two-thirds of the island; one
third of the eastside composed of eroded hills and mountains
Several natural protected landscapes and areas of environmental beauty on the coastal area
On the eastside of the island the population is dispersed, unlike the west which concentrates most
of the islanders. Vila do Porto with its airport andmaritime port is also located in this part of the
island
Investment in tourism infrastructures and related activities are fundamental to the economic
development of the island
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People
Why the Azores?
Population
With almost 246,000 inhabitants in the 9 islands, S. Miguel concentrates more than half of the total
population. Projections (Eurostat) for 2025: 236,000 inhabitants
33% of the total population in the Azores are under 25 years old and ageing and dependency
indexes are below the national averageResident population increased 0.2% in 2010, above the national average (-0.01%). The
contribution of the national component (0.12%) was higher than the migration component (0.06%)
Resident Population according to Age Groups
19,3 19,0 18,8 18,5 18,315,6 15,3 15,0 14,7 14,5
52,6 53,2 53,8 54,254,7
12,4 12,4 12,4 12,5 12,6
0,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: INE
0 - 14 years 15 - 24 years 25 - 64 years 65 years and over
Education
In the school year 2010/2011, students enrolled in primary and secondary education accounted for
3% of the national total, in both levels of education
Between the school year 2006/2007 and 2010/2011 the number of students enrolled in higher
education increased by 21%
Higher education institutions located in the Azores provide a very good range of specialized
courses with a significant innovative component
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Students enrolled according to educational level / Number of students
graduated
35.617
34.551
34.4
26
31.9
96
30.616
8.618
9.4
39
9.1
02
8.9
98
3.1
93
3.3
20
3.5
66
3.6
81
3.874
9.419
624
545
633
692
0
20.000
40.000
60.000
2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011
Sources: GEPE, MEC
100
300
500
700
900
Primary Education Secondary Education Higher Education Graduated students
In the 5 higher education institutions, located in the Azores, the number of students that enrolled
exceeded 3,800 and graduates were more than 650. The areas of Business Studies (Management
/ Economics / Accounting), Health, Life Sciences and Engineering and Mathematics were chosen,
respectively, by 17.6%, 16%, 7.5% and 3.8% of the enrolled students. Graduates in these same
areas represented, respectively, 21%, 15.7%, 6.5% and 0% of total
About 21% of the Azores students that enrolled in higher education have chosen S&T areas
Labour activity/Employment
Active population in 2011: 121,000 individuals (2.2% of total)
Employed population (2011): 107,000 individuals (2.2% of total)
With an employment rate among individuals aged15 years or more, near the national average
(53% versus 53.5%) and an activity rate slightly below the national average (59.8% versus 61.3%)
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Active Population / Employment
107
111
112
110
107
112
118 1
20
118
121
2,12,1
2,2 2,2 2,2
100
110
120
130
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Source: INE - Employment Statistics
1,0
2,0
3,0
Active Population Employed Population Employment (% of total)
Knowledge
Almost 49% of the individuals between 16-74 years old use computers and 45% have Internet
access
Information Society - Computer and Internet Access, 2010
61,2
48,754,0
44,6
59,555,4 53,7
51,1
0,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
70,0
Households Individuals 16-74
years
Households Individuals 16-74
years
Computer Internet
Source: INE/Survey on Information and Communication Technologies usage in private households, 2010
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Economy
The Azores Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010: 3,728 million (2.2% of national GDP and
2.1% increase compared to the previous year)
GDP per capita: 15,200 in 2010 (94 - index Portugal=100 and 76 index EU27=100)
GDP per i nhabi tant in PPP (UE27=100)
60
65
70
75
80
85
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010P
Portugal
Azores
Source: INE P=Provisional data
Annual average growth rate of GDP (2001-2010): 3.7% (national average in the same period:2.8%)
GVA Breakdown - 2010
Services
75,3%
Industry
(energy andconstruction)
16,3%
Agriculture,
hunting,
forestry and
fishing
8,4%
Source: INE
Empl oyment Breakdow n - 2010
Services
64,9%
Industry(energy and
construction)
23,8%
Agriculture,
hunting,
forestry and
fishing
11,3%
Source: INE
The regional GDP distribution by sectors of activity reflects a still significant weight of the primary
sector compared to other regions of Portugal
Turnover generated in 2009: 5,098 million (740 million in the Manufacturing industry) which
represents 1.5% and 1% of national and manufacturing turnover, respectively
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Traditional sectors such as food industry, livestock, forestry and fishing are still important for
regional economic development
Balance of trade surplus, for the first time in 5 years, with exports registering an increase of 57% in
2011 (accounted for 0.1% of total exports)
Trade Balance
42 6
17
8
75
118
106
150
128
96
103
-63
-89
-50
-21
15
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
2007 2008 2009 2010P 2011P
P=Preliminary data(2010-2011)
Million
Exports Imports Balance+ 57%
Source: INE (declared values)
0.3%
total exp.
5 major clients: Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France and Cyprus
Food and beverages represent more than 65% of Azores total exports
Internacional Trade - Main Products, 2010P
4.460
3.611
1.547
1.297
14.
833
22.
88
834.925
15.194
13.520
1.028
65.
454
124
12.
315
1.683
0
10.000
20.000
30.000
40.000
50.000
60.000
70.000
Animals and
animal
products
Food products Minerals and
mineral
products
Machinery and
tools
Optical and
precision
instruments
Works of art,
antiques
Vehicles and
other
transport
material
P=Preliminary data
Thousand
Exports
Imports
Source: INE (declared values)
Proportion of exports of high technology goods in 2010: 5.1% of total
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Companies
Almost 20,000 companies are located in the Azores. These companies generate a turnover
exceeding 5 billion and have more than 64,000 employees
The business structure is dominated by SMEs
Business Enterpr ises - Number of c ompanies and R&D Personnel,
2009
1.060.906
3.717.920
74.234
718.507
1.131
7.889
107.536
472.730
2.932
12.394
514.326
1.596.929
8.237
28.822
64.796
19.803
Business
Enterprises (N.)
R&D Personnel
(n.)
Business
Enterprises (N.)
R&D Personnel
(n.)
Portugal
A
zores
Services
Construction
Manufacturing
Total
Source: INE
The manufacturing industry is represented by more than 1,000 companies, which generate aturnover around 700 million and have approximately 8,000 employees. The most representative
industries1 are the following: Food industry (24% of total), Wood and Cork (22.4%) and Metal
products (15.7%)1
Data refers to manufacturing companies (number) located in the region (GVA and Turnover data by sector are not
available)
Business Enterpr ises - Turnover and GVA, 2009
335.887
82.736
70.630
16.715
740
144
203
185.085
38.964
3.086
550
1.146
5.098
714
9.501
34.581Turnover (M)
GVA (M)
Turnover (M)
GVA (M)
Portugal
Azores
Services
Construction
Manufacturing
Total
Source: INE
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Number of exporting companies in 2010: 69 (0.4% of total)
The Azores has 33 Research Institutions (R & D Centres) with international prestige
Business Companies - R&D Personnel (Thousand)
6.133
9.459
12.784
14.510
13.922
20
31
15
9
2
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: INE
Business Enterpr ises - R&D Expenditur e (Thousand)
462.015
736.402
1.010.790
1.295.099
1.311.070
1.224
164
747
4.559
2.284
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
Portugal
Aores
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: INE
R&D personnel hired by companies increased tenfold, between 2005 and 2009, and spending in
R&D increased from 164,000 to 4.5 million in the same period
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