He built his famous Palácio do Deão, followed by a public market, hospital, a church and other facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants through his own expense.

Quepem city before AD 1787 was a scattered settlement surrounded by thick jungle.

Having no heir to succeed, the then ruler gave complete control of the provinces to the Portuguese for their generosity in 1783.

Jose Paulo de Almeida transferred his residence from Old Goa to Quepem and founded a hamlet.

He also founded the Santa Cruz church, at his own cost, as inscribed on the pyramidal structure in the churchyard.

Religion in Quepem (2011)[3] As of the[update] 2011 Census of India, 14 795 individuals inhabited Quepem—7 277 males, and 7 518 females.

[3] The city is known for the annual Ganeshotsav Festival, Carnival, Shigmostav celebrated with pomp and gaiety.