Sado Estuary Natural Reserve
Nature reserve in Portugal
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Sado Estuary Natural Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado) is a nature reserve in Portugal. It is one of the 30 areas which are officially under protection in the country. It is located between the municipalities of Alcácer do Sal, Comporta and Setúbal.
LocationSetúbal District
NearestcitySetúbal
Coordinates38°27′20″N 8°45′30″W
Area239.71 km2 (92.55 sq mi)[1]
| Sado Estuary Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
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  Location within Portugal | |
| Location | Setúbal District |
| Nearest city | Setúbal |
| Coordinates | 38°27′20″N 8°45′30″W |
| Area | 239.71 km2 (92.55 sq mi)[1] |
| Created | 1980 |
| Visitors | 78,566 (in 2017-2020 (average))[2] |
| Governing body | ICNF |
Official name | Estuário do Sado |
| Designated | 8 May 1996 |
| Reference no. | 826[3] |
