Palmela is a town and municipality in Portugal. As of 2011, the population was 62,831, covering an area of 465.12 km². The municipality is locat…Palmela is a town and municipality in Portugal. As of 2011, the population was 62,831, covering an area of 465.12 km². The municipality is located in the Lisboa Region and Setúbal District, about 25 km south of Lisbon. The municipal holiday is celebrated on 1 June.