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Barroca Grande, Portugal

Castelo Branco · Portugal

Barroca Grande is a small town in Castelo Branco, Portugal with a population of 600. Elevation: 2,280 ft (695 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

600 Population 111/sq mi density
2,280 ft Elevation 695 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Barroca Grande

Barroca Grande

Silvares ist eine Gemeinde (Freguesia) im portugiesischen Kreis Fundão. In ihr leben 968 Einwohner.

People

Population600
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)
Population600
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)
Coordinates40.1539°, -7.7490°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceCastelo Branco
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,167 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barroca Grande

Barroca Grande is a small town in Portugal (Castelo Branco) with a population of 600. The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet (695 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Barroca Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Portugal avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates40.1539°N, 7.7490°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 132 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 82 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 90 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 143 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 84 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 116 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 117 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 114 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 112 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 91 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 91 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 131 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 62 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 64 km
Oct 20, 1994 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal M3.4 109 km
Nov 10, 1997 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal M3.4 123 km
Sep 30, 1994 Portugal M3.2 96 km
Jul 31, 1998 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal M3.2 150 km
Jun 13, 1997 5 km SSW of Favaios, Portugal M3.2 121 km
Dec 10, 1992 2 km NNW of Favaios, Portugal M3.2 128 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) 5.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 6.8 in

Barroca Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Barroca Grande

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Barroca Grande - - - -
Escola Básica Dom Eurico Dias Nogueira - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barroca Grande

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Cova da Beira local music, talk MP3 128 kbps
VFM 94.6 - MP3 128 kbps
FLUXMEDIA dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Rádio Clube de Arganil arganil, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Antena Livre local music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Elmo local music, world music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Limite world music MP3 128 kbps
Estação Diária electro, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barroca Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Cultura
Casa Museológica de São Jorge da Beira
Casa Típica
Casino Fundanense
Centro de Interpretação da Argemela
Centro Interpretativo de Arte Rupestre
Escola da Floresta
Lagar de Azeite
Museu Arqueológico Municipal José Monteiro
Museu da Covilhã
Museu de Piodão
Museu do Azeite
Museu etnográfico Ceiroquinhese
Museu Mineiro das Minas da Panasqueira
Museu Monsenhor Nunes Pereira
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal Doutor António Simões Saraiva
Museu Natural da Electricidade de Seia

Libraries in Barroca Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Alberto Martins de Carvalho0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Eugénio de Andrade0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Oleiros0.0

Farmers Markets in Barroca Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A Serrana
Formosa
Mercado municipal
Mercado Unhais da Serra
Praça Municipal

Restaurants in Barroca Grande

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

O Gasómetro

Cafes in Barroca Grande

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar da Ribeira
Bombas de Casegas
Café Central
Café Central
Café Estrela da Noite
Café Karpinteiro
Café Ramiro
J. Oliveira
O Café
Pérola do Zêzere

Monuments in Barroca Grande

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cristo Operário

Clinics in Barroca Grande

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Extensão de Saúde Ourondo

Gas Stations in Barroca Grande

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galp

Stadiums & Teams in Barroca Grande

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Ski Resorts Near Barroca Grande

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estância de Ski da Serra da Estrela 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Barroca Grande

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco-Medium Airport
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra-Medium Airport
Tancos Airbase-Medium Airport
Aerodromo da Lousã-Small Airport
Aeródromo da Pampilhosa da Serra-Small Airport
Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Coja-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Mação-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Seia-Small Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere UL-Small Airport
Aérodromo Municipal de Proença-a-Nova-Small Airport
Campo de Voo da Quinta Branca-Small Airport
Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL-Small Airport
Casarão UL-Small Airport
Pista da Comenda-Small Airport
Pista do Arrepiado-Small Airport
Pista do Monte do Pombo-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barroca Grande

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barroca Grande

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja - Matriz - Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Igreja de Cambões
Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja Matriz de Silvares
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Senhora da Rocha

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Area
20.3 km² (7.8 mi²)

🇵🇹 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 Barroca Grande

What is the population of Barroca Grande?

Barroca Grande has a population of 600 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barroca Grande?

Barroca Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

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