Palma

Also known as Palma de Mallorca

city in Mallorca and capital of the Balearic Islands, Spain

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Palma is the largest city and capital of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community located off the eastern coast of Spain. As a major Mediterranean port and cultural center, it serves as the economic and administrative hub for the region.

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Locality: Palma
Region: Illes Balears
Country: España
Population: 438,234

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Encyclopedic overview

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca (officially between 1983–1988, 2006–2008, and 2012–2016), is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

The Cabrera Archipelago, though widely separated from Palma proper, is part of the municipality.

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