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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


Resident Population (2010): 4,168 inhabitants


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


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


Resident Popu lation (2010): 14,923 inhabitants


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


Resident population (2010): 9,403 inhabitants


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




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





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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


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





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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

Source: PROT Azores


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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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