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Cabeça Gorda, Portugal

Beja · Portugal

Cabeça Gorda is a small town in Beja, Portugal with a population of 1,386. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

1,386 Population 46/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Cabeça Gorda

Cabeça Gorda is a parish of the municipality of Beja, southeast Portugal. Before it was a part of the parish of Salvada. The population in 2011 was 1,386, in an area of 78.16 km2.

People

Population1,386
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain21.2 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population1,386
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates37.9240°, -7.7929°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBeja
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.2 inches (539 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabeça Gorda

Cabeça Gorda is a small town in Portugal (Beja) with a population of 1,386. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Cabeça Gorda

Cabeça Gorda has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 554 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.1° 65.8
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 6.1° / 15.7° 55.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 8.1° / 19.2° 42.9
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 9.2° / 21° 48.7
May 18.5°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.2° 47.1
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30.2° 11.4
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 15.9° / 33.5° 1.1
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.2° 4.5
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 15.4° / 29° 32.4
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.6° 75.2
Nov 13.5°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.7° 71.4
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 7° / 14.7° 98.0
Cabeça Gorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area30.2 sq mi (78.2 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates37.9240°N, 7.7929°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 145 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 140 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 147 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 135 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 88 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 142 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 142 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 117 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 126 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 98 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 134 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 122 km
Jun 26, 2004 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain M4.0 141 km
Aug 10, 2004 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain M4.0 139 km
Mar 20, 2007 38 km S of Isla Cristina, Spain M3.9 128 km
Aug 18, 2007 49 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M3.9 148 km
Apr 9, 2006 35 km S of Mazagón, Spain M3.9 147 km
May 1, 1997 38 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M3.9 134 km
Mar 26, 2011 6 km NNW of São Marcos da Serra, Portugal M3.8 79 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Cabeça Gorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cabeça Gorda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Cabeça Gorda
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Radio Stations near Cabeça Gorda

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Planície 92.8 Moura local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Vidigueira local music, world music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Pax MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Castrense adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Singa FM local music, world music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cabeça Gorda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa do Cante
Escudeiros - Galeria Municipal Ds Beja
Espólio de Fialho de Almeida
Igreja de Santo Amaro
Museu Arqueológico
Museu Caluta
Museu Cristovál Colon
Museu da Farmácia
Museu da Ruralidade - Núcleo da Oralidade
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu do Cante
Museu do Relógio
Museu Etnográfico de Serpa
Museu Jorge Vieira
Museu Jorge Vieira
Museu Regional de Beja
Núcleo Museológico da Rua do Sembrano
Núcleo Museológico do Mosteiro

Libraries in Cabeça Gorda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo municipal de Beja0.0
Biblioteca António Estevens Baptista Carvoeiro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Beja José Saramago0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cuba0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Serpa0.0
Torre do Tombo Arquivo Distrital0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabeça Gorda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 25 de Abril
Mercado de Brinches
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Beja
Mercado Municipal de Serpa
Mercado Tradicional Santo Amaro

Hotels in Cabeça Gorda

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HFR Unique Wine Boutique Hotel & SPA

Restaurants in Cabeça Gorda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café dos Caçadores

Cafes in Cabeça Gorda

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetaria D'Aldea
Clube Desportivo e Recreativo de Cabeça Gorda
Dom João
Mário
O Largo

Gas Stations in Cabeça Gorda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carlos Baltazar

Banks in Cabeça Gorda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Stadiums & Teams in Cabeça Gorda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cabeça Gorda

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beja Airport / AirbaseBYJMedium Airport
Évora AirfieldMedium Airport
Aerodromo de DaroeiraSmall Airport
Aérodromo de Ferreira do AlentejoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Figueira dos CavaleirosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Beja Civil Airfield ULSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Campinho Airfield ULSmall Airport
Cerieira AirfieldSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade da Lentisca AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade do EsporãoSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Nossa Senhora de Machede AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da AdiçaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da BarrosinhaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Pista do Monte das TezasSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabeça Gorda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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 Cabeça Gorda

What is the population of Cabeça Gorda?

Cabeça Gorda has a population of 1,386 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 30.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabeça Gorda?

Cabeça Gorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches.

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