Tâmega Subregion

Tâmega Subregion (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtɐmɨɣɐ]) is a former NUTS3 subregion, part of the NUTS2 region of Norte Region, Portugal.

[1] Its name derives from the Tâmega River 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.

The main economical activities are centered on light industry, furniture, agriculture and wine.

Map showing the location of the Tâmega subregion