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Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal

Braga · Portugal

Cabeceiras de Basto is a small city in Braga, Portugal with a population of 16,710. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,710 Population 1,882/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Cabeceiras de Basto

Cabeceiras de Basto

Cabeceiras de Basto is a municipality in the district of Braga in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 16,710, in an area of 241.82 km².

People

Population16,710
Density1,882/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population16,710
Population Density1,882 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates41.5143°, -7.9894°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBraga
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabeceiras de Basto

Cabeceiras de Basto is a small city in Portugal (Braga) with a population of 16,710. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Cabeceiras de Basto

Cabeceiras de Basto has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 959 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F -2.4° / 15.4° 100.1
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F -0.9° / 18.3° 65.0
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F -0.3° / 20.9° 91.2
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 1.2° / 23.8° 93.6
May 15.4°C / 60°F 4.9° / 30.2° 45.6
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.5° / 33.4° 53.2
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 9.4° / 37.7° 13.3
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 10.2° / 38.3° 18.2
Sep 18.6°C / 66°F 7.1° / 33.3° 60.9
Oct 14.9°C / 59°F 5.9° / 28.5° 148.1
Nov 10.2°C / 50°F 2.4° / 19.4° 132.9
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F -1.3° / 15.8° 137.4
Cabeceiras de Basto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below Portugal avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density1,882/sq mi
Coordinates41.5143°N, 7.9894°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 2, 2015.

Oct 29, 1996 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain M4.4 135 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 59 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 84 km
May 20, 2001 10 km E of Taboada, Spain M4.0 135 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 68 km
Oct 6, 1997 9 km SSW of Castro, Spain M3.9 134 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 146 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 99 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 61 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 71 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 37 km
Apr 25, 1996 10 km SW of Castro, Spain M3.6 134 km
May 24, 2004 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain M3.6 107 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 47 km
Nov 22, 1990 4 km E of Lobios, Spain M3.6 107 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 44 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 126 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 96 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 94 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 6.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
December 44°F (6°C) 6.9 in

Cabeceiras de Basto has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Cabeceiras de Basto

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Secundária de Cabeceiras de Basto
Escola Básica Padre Doutor Joaquim Santos
Escola Básica Professora Filomena Mesquita
Antiga Escola Primária de Bormela
Escola Básica de Pedraça, Cabeceiras de Basto
Escola Básica de Ferreirinha
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Radio Stations near Cabeceiras de Basto

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nove3cinco MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Riba-Távora local music, news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Felgueiras adult contemporary, fado MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Vizela hits, local news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Santiago football, local news AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Antena Minho news, sport MP3 160 kbps
novecinco3cinco dance MP3 128 kbps
Voz do Neiva folk MP3 128 kbps
Rádio nove3cinco latin, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Clube de Lamego religion MP3 128 kbps
MetalON - The Heavy heavy metal, metal MP3 192 kbps
Universidade FM local music, student MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Universitária do Minho local music, world music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Cabeceiras de Basto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiga Serração e Núcleo Museológico dos Moinhos dos Argontins
Casa da Música
Casa de Camilo
Casa de Lamas Centro Cultural
Casa do Pão de Ló de Margaride
Casa do Penedo
Casa do Tempo
Central do Biel - Museu de Arqueologia Industrial
Central Hidroeléctrica de Santa Rita
Centro Interpretativo - Edifício dos Tanques
Centro Interpretativo do Jardim Botânico da UTAD
Ecomuseu do Barroso - Casa do Capitão
Ecomuseu Vezeira e a Serra
Estação Ferroviária de Arco de Baúlhe
Estação Memória
Fábrica de Curtumes
Museu da Anatomia Animal da UTAD
Museu da Educação
Museu da Geira
Museu da Vila Velha
Museu das Terras de Basto
Museu de Arqueologia e Numismática de Vila Real
Museu de Geologia da UTAD
Museu do Linho
Museu do Ouro de Travassos
Museu do Rali
Museu do Volfrâmio
Museu Etnográfico de Vila Real
Museu Etnográfico de Vilarinho da Furna
Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso
Museu Municipal de Mondim de Basto
Núcleo Museológico de Arte Sacra
Núcleo Museológico dos Moinhos de Argontim

Libraries in Cabeceiras de Basto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
480.0
Arquivo Distrital de Vila Real0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central da UTAD0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Arco de Baúlhe0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Fafe0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Felgueiras0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Mondim de Basto0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ribeira de Pena0.0
Biblioteca Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa0.0
Casa da Cultura Leonardo Coimbra0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabeceiras de Basto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cofafe - Cooperativa de Fafe
Feira da Batata da Campeã
Feira da Lameira
Feira de Levante de Vila Real
Feira Semanal da Lixa
Largo da Feira
Mercado de Cerva
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Amarante
Mercado Municipal de Fafe
Mercado Municipal de Felgueiras
Mercado Municipal de Vila Real
Mini-Mercado da Pica
Praça da Feira Semanal
Praça Frescos
Praça Secos
Recinto da Feira de Gado de Lordelo
Talho de Golães

Hotels in Cabeceiras de Basto

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basto Vila Hotel
Casa de Lobos
Residencial S. Miguel

Restaurants in Cabeceiras de Basto

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adega Regional Nariz do Mundo
Batataz
Cafreal
O Caneiro
Restaurant, Casa de Lobos
Taberna das Oliveiras
Tasca Picão

Cafes in Cabeceiras de Basto

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café, Casa de Lobos
Cave II
Cavez
Esplanada
Mercado Café
Pastelaria Santo André
S. Miguel
Ta-se Bem

Clinics in Cabeceiras de Basto

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Cabeceiras de Basto
UCSP Montalegre - Polo Salto

Bus Stations in Cabeceiras de Basto

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de Camionagem

Gas Stations in Cabeceiras de Basto

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Freitas
Galp
Intermarché

Banks in Cabeceiras de Basto

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
EuroBic
Santander

Stadiums & Teams in Cabeceiras de Basto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cabeceiras de Basto

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPOLarge Airport
Braga Municipal AerodromeMedium Airport
Ovar Air BaseMedium Airport
Vigo AirportVGOMedium Airport
Vila Real AirportVRLMedium Airport
Vilar de Luz AirfieldMedium Airport
Aeródromo de AntelaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo de ChavesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TrasmirásSmall Airport
Aerodromo do Cerval ULSmall Airport
Base aérea de Verín-OímbraSmall Airport
Chaira AirfieldSmall Airport
Corvachã Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Espinho AirfieldSmall Airport
Laúndos Airfield ULSmall Airport
Pista do MinhéuSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cabeceiras de Basto

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT - Correios de Cabeceiras de Basto
CTT Salto

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabeceiras de Basto

35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alminhas da Casa da Reboseira
Alminhas da Cruz de Cambeses
Alminhas da Ponte Velha
Alminhas da Senhora dos Caminhos
Alminhas de Busteliberne
Alminhas de Magusteiro
Alminhas de Mó
Alminhas de Santo António
Alminhas de Tarrado
Alminhas de Torrinheiras
Alminhas do Largo da Cordura
Capela da Senhora dos Remédios
Capela da Senhora dos Remédios
Capela de Santa Bárbara
Capela de Santa Bárbara
Capela de Santo Amaro
Capela de Santo António
Capela de São Lourenço
Cristo Redentor
Igreja de Santa Marinha de Pedraça
Igreja de Santo André de Riodouro
Igreja de São João Baptista
Igreja de São Jorge de Abadim
Oratório da Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
Oratório da Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Oratório da Nossa Senhora do Sameiro
Oratório da Senhora da Boa Viagem
Oratório da Senhora da Boa Viagem
Oratório da Senhora da Boa Viagem
Oratório da Senhora do Pranto
Oratório da Senhora dos Aflitos
Oratório da Senhora dos Caminhos
Oratório de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Oratório de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Oratório Nossa Senhora de Fátima

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 Cabeceiras de Basto

What is the population of Cabeceiras de Basto?

Cabeceiras de Basto has a population of 16,710 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,882 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabeceiras de Basto?

Cabeceiras de Basto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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