Palmeira (Braga)

Palmeira
Parish
Palmeira Church
Coordinates: 41°35′38″N 8°25′44″W / 41.594°N 8.429°W / 41.594; -8.429Coordinates: 41°35′38″N 8°25′44″W / 41.594°N 8.429°W / 41.594; -8.429
Country	Portugal
Municipality	Braga
Area
• Total	8.88 km2 (3.43 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	5,468
• Density	620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)

Palmeira is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Braga. The population in 2011 was 5,468, in an area of 8.88 km². It is located near the Cávado river, on the south bank, about 5 mi (8.0 km) north from the historic center of the city of Braga.

Braga Airport (Aérodromo Municipal de Braga)(BGZ) is located in Palmeira. The Circuito Vasco Sameiro is located at the airport.