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Caranguejeira, Portugal
Leiria · Portugal
Caranguejeira is a small city in Leiria, Portugal with a population of 5,248. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Caranguejeira
Caranguejeira is a civil parish in the municipality of Leiria, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,691, in an area of 30.99 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 5,248 |
| Population Density | 438 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7462°, -8.7074° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Leiria |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.7 inches (602 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caranguejeira
Caranguejeira is a small city in Portugal (Leiria) with a population of 5,248. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7462°N, 8.7074°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 | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Caranguejeira has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Caranguejeira
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica de Santa Eufémia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Doutor Correia Alexandre | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância dos Soutos | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Palmeiria | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Caranguejeira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Espite | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Caranguejeira
9 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 | |
| RUC Rádio Universidade de Coimbra | alternative, college radio | MP3 256 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 Caranguejeira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agromuseu - Museu D. Julinha | ||||
| Antiga Cooperativa Agrícola - Lagar de Azeite | ||||
| Capela Múndi | ||||
| Casa de Francisco e Jacinta Marto | ||||
| Casa de Lucia | ||||
| Casa-Museu de Fósseis de Sicó | ||||
| Casa-Museu João Soares | ||||
| Centro de Diálogo Intercultural de Leiria (Antiga Sinagoga de Leiria) | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação Abrigo do Lagar Velho Lapedo | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação Ambiental de Leiria | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação Turística e Museu de Sicó | ||||
| Complexo Monumental de Santiago da Guarda | ||||
| Escola Antiga | ||||
| Exposição Fatima Luz e Paz | ||||
| House of Aljustrel | ||||
| House of the parents of Jacinta e Francisco Marto | ||||
| Moinho do Papel | ||||
| Monumento e Museu das Oferendas ao Soldado Desconhecido | ||||
| Museo Francisco e Jacinta Marto | ||||
| Museu Comunidade Concelhia da Batalha | ||||
| Museu da Fundação Oureana | ||||
| Museu da Imagem em Movimento - m|i|mo | ||||
| Museu da Vida de Cristo | ||||
| Museu de Aguarelas Roque Gameiro | ||||
| Museu de Arte Popular Portuguesa | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia | ||||
| Museu de Cera de Fátima | ||||
| Museu de Leiria | ||||
| Museu do Têxtil de Mira de Aire | ||||
| Museu do Vidro | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico de Monte Redondo | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico do Freixial | ||||
| Museu Interativo Milagre de Fátima | ||||
| Museu Joaquim Correia | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Ourém | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Ourém | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Pombal | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Porto de Mós | ||||
| Museu Roque Gameiro | ||||
| Museu Sporting em Leiria | ||||
| Núcleo de Arte Sacra de Aljubarrota | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Torre de Menagem |
Libraries in Caranguejeira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Municipal da Marinha Grande | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Praia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Auditório Municipal de Pombal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Saramago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Afonso Lopes Vieira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Batalha José Travaços Santos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Calheta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Marinha Grande | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caranguejeira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo Mercado de Caxarias | |||||
| Feira de Leiria | |||||
| Feira de Santiago da Guarda | |||||
| Feira do Primeiro | |||||
| Feira dos 10 | |||||
| Feira dos 26 | |||||
| Loja do Telheiro | |||||
| Mercado de Fátima | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores | |||||
| Mercado Grossista de Leiria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal da Maceira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Leiria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ourem | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Vieira de Leiria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Pombal | |||||
| Pavilhão Multiusos | |||||
| Praça do Peixe |
Restaurants in Caranguejeira
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Caranguejeira
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Caranguejeira
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Caranguejeira
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Caranguejeira
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Caranguejeira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caranguejeira
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor | — | Medium Airport |
| Monte Real 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 |
| Aeródromo de Coja | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Leiria | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Mação | — | 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 |
| Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade da Galega | — | Small Airport |
| Military Airfield of Santa Margarida | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Chamusca | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Alcanena | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Montargil | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Valada do Ribatejo | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Arrepiado | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Monte do Lago | — | Small Airport |
| Quinta de Fôja | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Santarém Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caranguejeira
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Cumieira | |
| Capela do Souto de Cima |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Caranguejeira?
Caranguejeira has a population of 5,248 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 438 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caranguejeira?
Caranguejeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.