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Guimarães is a city and municipality located in the north of Portugal. The urban population is approximately 80,000 inhabitants, comprising the city of Guimarães and three other independent municipalities.
The municipality of Guimarães is one of the most prosperous in northern Portugal and the largest municipality (by area) in the historical region of Minho.
Its economy is based mainly on services and high-quality agricultural production.
The main activities are: commerce, banking, industry, agro-business and tourism.
Industrial activities are mainly small companies involved in food-processing and metalworking. The paper industry has always been important but is no longer a major employer. Guimarães has a few industrial estates that house many businesses, mainly small and medium-sized.
The city is also a centre for higher education and research, with its two universities and its polytechnic institute. Another important factor in drawing students to Guimarães is the presence of a major hospital, the largest in the north of Portugal.
