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Benedita, Portugal
Leiria · Portugal
Benedita is a small city in Leiria, Portugal with a population of 8,556. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Benedita
Benedita is a town and parish in the Portuguese municipality of Alcobaça and in the Oeste region. The parish of Benedita is located on southern edge of the municipality and has an area of 30km². It borders the municipalities of Caldas da Rainha and Rio Maior. It has a population of 8480 people, as of 2021, which makes it the most populated parish of the municipality of Alcobaça.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,556 |
| Population Density | 631 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4247°, -8.9700° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Leiria |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0 inches (915 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Benedita
Benedita is a small city in Portugal (Leiria) with a population of 8,556. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4247°N, 8.9700°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1531 | TAGUS RIVER, LISBON | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Benedita has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Benedita
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica da Benedita | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar da Benedita | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Relvas | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Ribafria | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar d Alcobertas | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Benedita
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94FM Leiria | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torres Novas FM | adult contemporary, world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Terra Nova | local music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hiper FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tejo Rádio Jornal | news, world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| res fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Cister | local music, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 94 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio 94FM | leiria, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Regional do Centro | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 97fm Rádio Clube de Pombal | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Benedita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum | ||||
| Atelier-Museu António Duarte | ||||
| Atelier-Museu João Fragoso | ||||
| Central Elétrica da Confluência dos Rios | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota | ||||
| Espaço da Concas | ||||
| Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo | ||||
| Monumento e Museu das Oferendas ao Soldado Desconhecido | ||||
| Municipal Museum | ||||
| Museu Barata Feyo | ||||
| Museu Comunidade Concelhia da Batalha | ||||
| Museu da Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu da Cerâmica | ||||
| Museu das Máquinas Falantes | ||||
| Museu de José Malhoa | ||||
| Museu do Moinho | ||||
| Museu do Mosteiro de Alcobaça | ||||
| Museu do Vinho | ||||
| Museu Doutor Joaquim Manso | ||||
| Museu Leopoldo de Almeida | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Porto de Mós | ||||
| Museu Municipal do Bombarral | ||||
| Núcleo de Arte Sacra de Aljubarrota | ||||
| Parish Museum | ||||
| Real Fábrica do Gelo | ||||
| Villa Romana de Rio Maior |
Libraries in Benedita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Batalha José Travaços Santos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Calheta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Nazaré | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal das Caldas da Rainha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Alcobaça | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Óbidos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Rio Maior | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Bombarral | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Benedita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Alfeizerão | |||||
| Mercado de Santana | |||||
| Mercado de São João | |||||
| Mercado do Peixe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal da Nazaré | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Alcobaça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Bombarral Casimiro da Silva Marques | |||||
| Mercado Semanal das Caldas da Rainha | |||||
| Pavilhão Multiusos | |||||
| Praça da República |
Restaurants in Benedita
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Benedita
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Benedita
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Benedita
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Benedita
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Benedita
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Benedita
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Benedita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlim | ||||
| Galé |
Stadiums & Teams in Benedita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Benedita
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | Large Airport |
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | — | Medium Airport |
| Alverca Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Cascais Airport | CAT | Medium Airport |
| Monte Real Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Montijo Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sintra Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tancos Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Azambuja UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo da Lousã | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Leiria | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Muge | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Óbidos | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Pias Longas (New) UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Pombal UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo do Alqueidão UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere UL | — | Small Airport |
| Alcochete Military Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Amendoeira Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Benavente UL | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL | — | Small Airport |
| Faias UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade da Galega | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Pontal Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Rio Frio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Leziria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Military Airfield of Santa Margarida | — | Small Airport |
| Piper Road Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Chamusca | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Garrocheira | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Alcanena | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Bilrete | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Biscainho Brandão | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Valada do Ribatejo | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Volta do Vale | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Arrepiado | — | Small Airport |
| Rebocho | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Santarém Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tojeira Airfield UL | — | Small Airport |
| V. das Areias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vendas Novas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Benedita
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Treatment Centers in Benedita
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Reabilitação do Bombarral |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Benedita
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anta-Capela de Alcobertas | |
| Capela da Ribafria | |
| Capela de Relvas | |
| Capela São Francisco de Assis | |
| Igreja de Moita do Poço | |
| Igreja Paroquial da Benedita | |
| Igreja Paroquial Santa Maria Madalena |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Benedita?
Benedita has a population of 8,556 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 631 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Benedita?
Benedita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.