Seixal, Amora
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SUMMARY
In this presentation, we’ll explore Seixal’s economic history. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Seixal became a key center for shipbuilding, textiles, and canning industries, providing employment and transforming the town into an industrial hub. Its strategic location by the Tejo River boosted trade and fishing. The river was vital for transporting goods, helping Seixal thrive as a shipbuilding site. These factors shaped Seixal’s modern economy, which still reflects its industrial roots while growing within the Lisbon metropolitan area.
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Where tradition meets transformation by the Tejo River
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history of the municipality of Seixal
In many respects, the municipality of Seixal was profoundly marked by industrialization, from the second half of the 19th century and throughout the 20th century, up to the present day, with deindustrialization. The territory was transformed, sometimes by demographic changes and lifestyles of the population, sometimes by the evolution of the landscape and urban reconfiguration, partly due to factories and industrial architecture.
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For centuries, seixal's economy depended on these factors
industry
Agriculture
river economy
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A River-Based Economy
For centuries, Seixal’s economy depended on the Tagus River: Fishing (especially sardines and “peixe do alto”) Oyster farming and salt production Boat building and river transport The river connected Seixal to Lisbon, allowing goods and workers to move easily. This connection made Seixal attractive for factories.
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Agriculture
Around 1900, 40% of the population worked in agriculture. They grew: beans, chickpeas, lentils, potatoes some cereals (though the soil was poor) Agriculture was important but not enough to support the growing population — which pushed people toward industrial jobs.
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The Rise of INdustry
Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, Seixal became an industrial center. Major factories included: Cork Industry Mundet (1905) – one of the biggest cork factories in Portugal Wicander (1912) – another major cork producer These factories employed hundreds of workers, including women and children
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The Rise of INdustry
Glass Factories Fábrica de Garrafas de Vidro da Amora (1888) Later merged into a large company employing 700 workers 🔹 Textile Industry Companhia de Lanifícios de Arrentela (1862)
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Curiosities
Seixal once had the famous Mundet cork factory, which was one of the biggest in the world and gave jobs to thousands of local workers
The name "Seixal" was given to the location due to the high amount of "seixos" aka rocks, around the area.
Seixal has a calm tidal river whose movement is controlled by the Moon, creating daily rises and falls in the water that shape the rhythm of life along the bay.”
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For centuries, Seixal's economy depended mainly on...
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What made seixal attractive for factories during industrialization?
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What causes the movement of the calm tidal river in Seixal?
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Which famous factory once made seixal an important industrial town?
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Seixal, Amora
Let's go!
SUMMARY
In this presentation, we’ll explore Seixal’s economic history. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Seixal became a key center for shipbuilding, textiles, and canning industries, providing employment and transforming the town into an industrial hub. Its strategic location by the Tejo River boosted trade and fishing. The river was vital for transporting goods, helping Seixal thrive as a shipbuilding site. These factors shaped Seixal’s modern economy, which still reflects its industrial roots while growing within the Lisbon metropolitan area.
CONTINUE
Where tradition meets transformation by the Tejo River
CONTINUE
history of the municipality of Seixal
In many respects, the municipality of Seixal was profoundly marked by industrialization, from the second half of the 19th century and throughout the 20th century, up to the present day, with deindustrialization. The territory was transformed, sometimes by demographic changes and lifestyles of the population, sometimes by the evolution of the landscape and urban reconfiguration, partly due to factories and industrial architecture.
CONTINUE
For centuries, seixal's economy depended on these factors
industry
Agriculture
river economy
CONTINUE
A River-Based Economy
For centuries, Seixal’s economy depended on the Tagus River: Fishing (especially sardines and “peixe do alto”) Oyster farming and salt production Boat building and river transport The river connected Seixal to Lisbon, allowing goods and workers to move easily. This connection made Seixal attractive for factories.
CONTINUE
Agriculture
Around 1900, 40% of the population worked in agriculture. They grew: beans, chickpeas, lentils, potatoes some cereals (though the soil was poor) Agriculture was important but not enough to support the growing population — which pushed people toward industrial jobs.
CONTINUE
The Rise of INdustry
Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, Seixal became an industrial center. Major factories included: Cork Industry Mundet (1905) – one of the biggest cork factories in Portugal Wicander (1912) – another major cork producer These factories employed hundreds of workers, including women and children
CONTINUE
The Rise of INdustry
Glass Factories Fábrica de Garrafas de Vidro da Amora (1888) Later merged into a large company employing 700 workers 🔹 Textile Industry Companhia de Lanifícios de Arrentela (1862)
CONTINUE
Curiosities
Seixal once had the famous Mundet cork factory, which was one of the biggest in the world and gave jobs to thousands of local workers
The name "Seixal" was given to the location due to the high amount of "seixos" aka rocks, around the area.
Seixal has a calm tidal river whose movement is controlled by the Moon, creating daily rises and falls in the water that shape the rhythm of life along the bay.”
CONTINUE
For centuries, Seixal's economy depended mainly on...
CONTINUE
What made seixal attractive for factories during industrialization?
CONTINUE
What causes the movement of the calm tidal river in Seixal?
CONTINUE
Which famous factory once made seixal an important industrial town?
CONTINUE
Thank you!
Hope you enjoyed our presentation :)
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