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Alijó, Portugal

Vila Real · Portugal

Alijó is a small city in Vila Real, Portugal with a population of 11,942. Elevation: 2,001 ft (610 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,942 Population 1,035/sq mi density
2,001 ft Elevation 610 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Alijó

Alijó

Alijó, officially the Town of Alijó, is a municipality in the Norte Region of Portugal, located in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2021 was 10,486, in an area of 297.60 km2.

People

Population11,942
Density1,035/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Population11,942
Population Density1,035 / sq mi
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Coordinates41.2764°, -7.4749°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceVila Real
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation47.7 inches (1,212 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alijó

Alijó is a small city in Portugal (Vila Real) with a population of 11,942. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet (610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Alijó

Alijó has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1072 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F -3.9° / 14.2° 114.3
Feb 7°C / 45°F -1.9° / 16.9° 72.9
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F -2.1° / 20.5° 102.0
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F -0.8° / 22.6° 101.5
May 14.9°C / 59°F 3.9° / 28.4° 50.9
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 7.1° / 32.9° 56.7
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 9.9° / 38.2° 13.6
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 10° / 39.1° 18.9
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 6.5° / 33.1° 65.5
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 4.8° / 27.7° 166.1
Nov 9.2°C / 48°F 0.7° / 18.9° 150.1
Dec 6.3°C / 43°F -3° / 15.1° 158.9
Alijó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Portugal avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density1,035/sq mi
Coordinates41.2764°N, 7.4749°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 2, 2015.

Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 126 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 126 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 99 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 44 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 54 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 148 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 52 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 99 km
Jul 27, 2003 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 126 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 127 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 99 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 26 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 27 km
May 24, 2004 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain M3.6 134 km
Nov 22, 1990 4 km E of Lobios, Spain M3.6 125 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 15 km
Jun 14, 2004 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain M3.5 111 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 122 km
Sep 29, 1995 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain M3.5 115 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 6.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 6.8 in

Alijó has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Alijó

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica do 2º e 3º Ciclo com Ensino Secundário de Alijó - - - -
Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo de Alijó - - - -
Antiga Escola Primária de Safres - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alijó

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Riba-Távora local music, news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Clube de Lamego religion MP3 128 kbps
Universidade FM local music, student MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alijó

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adega das Giestas Negras
Arquivo Municipal
Casa de Miguel Torga
Centro Interpretativo da Mulher Duriense
Centro Interpretativo de Panóias
CICA - Ansiães Castle Interpretive Center
Espaço Miguel Torga
Garganta Archaeological Center
Museu de Arte Sacra e Oficina de Cultura
Museu de Trevões
Museu do Azeite
Museu do Azeite - D'Origem
Museu Eduardo Tavares
Museu Etnográfico de Mogos
Museu Municipal Padre José Rafael Rodrigues
Núcleo Museológico da Telha - Telheira de Luzelos
São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum

Libraries in Alijó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Alijó0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Armamar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Murça0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Vila Pouca de Aguiar0.0
Municipal Library of Carrazeda de Ansiães0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alijó

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cooperativa Agrícola de Vila Real
Feira de Gado da Senhora da Pena
Mercado dos Produtos Durienses
Mercado Municipal de Alijó
Mercado Municipal de Sabrosa
Mercado Municipal de Vila Pouca de Aguiar

Hotels in Alijó

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pousada de Alijó - Barão de Forrester
Quinta da Seixeda
Residencial Oásis
Ribadouro

Restaurants in Alijó

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cêpa Torta
Churrasqueira Pito da Lola
O Pôr do Sol
Oásis
Pelourinho

Cafes in Alijó

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Areal Bar
Bar da Banda
Café Boa Vista
Café da Paz
O Américo
Oasis

Theatres in Alijó

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro do Jardim das Laranjeiras
Anfiteatro do Jardim das Laranjeiras
Teatro Auditório Municipal de Alijó

Monuments in Alijó

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Banda de Música
Cruzeiro de Presandaes

Clinics in Alijó

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Alijó
Clínica de Fisioterapia Santa Maria Maior
Clínica Dentária
Pioledo
UCC Alijó
UCSP Alijó

Gas Stations in Alijó

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Galp
Intermarché
Tuacar

Banks in Alijó

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Novo Banco

Stadiums & Teams in Alijó

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alijó

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Vila Real AirportVRLMedium Airport
Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto UL-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Chaves-Small Airport
Base aérea de Verín-Oímbra-Small Airport
Corvachã Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mirandela Airfield-Small Airport
Pista do Minhéu-Small Airport
Urros ULM-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alijó

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT - Correios de Alijó
CTT São Mamede de Ribatua

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alijó

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Senhora da Cunha
Capela de Franzilhal
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Capela de Presandães
Capela de Santa Eufémia
Capela de Santo António
Capela de Santo António
Capela de Santo António
Capela de São Domingos
Capela de São João
Capela do Bom Jesus
Capela do Senhor do Andor
Capela do Senhor do Calvário
Egreija de Presandaes
Igreja Matriz de Alijó
Igreja Paroquial de Amieiro
Igreja Paroquial de Carlão
Igreja Paroquial de Castedo
Igreja Paroquial de São Mamede de Ribatua
Igreja Paroquial de Vila Chã

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alijó

What is the population of Alijó?

Alijó has a population of 11,942 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,035 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alijó?

Alijó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches.

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