In 2008, the city ranked second in the index of most livable city in Portugal.
It is also the second most polluted city in the country.

In 2004, 89% of the population had running water; it was forecast that the number would raise to 95% by 2006.
In 2001, 63.5% of the population had basic sanitation; it was forecast that the number would raise to 80% by 2008.
In 2001, 100% of the population had access to waste management services.

However, several people complain that the city, together with other cities of the Braga district has had an unaesthetic and unorganized growth.
In 2008, the city ranked second in the index of most livable city in Portugal. It is also the second most polluted city in the country.
In 2004, 89% of the population had running water; it was forecast that the number would raise to 95% by 2006. In 2001, 63.5% of the population had basic sanitation; it was forecast that the number would raise to 80% by 2008. In 2001, 100% of the population had access to waste management services.
However, several people complain that the city, together with other cities of the Braga district has had an unaesthetic and unorganized growth.
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