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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).

5,248 Population 438/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Caranguejeira

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

Population5,248
Density438/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population5,248
Population Density438 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates39.7462°, -8.7074°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceLeiria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Caranguejeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates39.7462°N, 8.7074°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 17, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 131 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 86 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 128 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 124 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 102 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 64 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 127 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 122 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 23 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 26 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 70 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 149 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 100 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 22 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 130 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 138 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 80 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 133 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 45 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 108 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 30,000 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal da Marinha Grande0.0
Biblioteca de Praia0.0
Biblioteca e Auditório Municipal de Pombal0.0
Biblioteca José Saramago0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Afonso Lopes Vieira0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Batalha José Travaços Santos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Calheta0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Marinha Grande0.0

Farmers Markets in Caranguejeira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

À Mesa - Taberna Moderna
Restaurante Carlos
Salão do Monte da Palmeiria

Cafes in Caranguejeira

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Vieira
Central
Pastelaria Açúcar Moreno

Clinics in Caranguejeira

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Espite
Clínica da Saúde
Unidade de Cuidados de Saúde Personalizados Cidade e as Serras - Polo Caranguejeira
Unidade de Cuidados de Saúde Personalizados Ourém - Polo de Espite

Dentists in Caranguejeira

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínica da Caranguejeira

Banks in Caranguejeira

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixa de Crédito de Leiria

Stadiums & Teams in Caranguejeira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caranguejeira

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo Municipal de CoimbraMedium Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de SorMedium Airport
Monte Real Air BaseMedium Airport
Tancos AirbaseMedium Airport
Aerodromo da Azambuja ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo da LousãSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CojaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de LeiriaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MaçãoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MugeSmall Airport
Aeródromo de ÓbidosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Pias Longas (New) ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Pombal ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo do Alqueidão ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere ULSmall Airport
Campo de Voo de Valdonas ULSmall Airport
Herdade da GalegaSmall Airport
Military Airfield of Santa MargaridaSmall Airport
Pista da ChamuscaSmall Airport
Pista de AlcanenaSmall Airport
Pista de MontargilSmall Airport
Pista de Valada do RibatejoSmall Airport
Pista do ArrepiadoSmall Airport
Pista do Monte do LagoSmall Airport
Quinta de FôjaSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirfieldSmall Airport
Santarém AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caranguejeira

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Cumieira
Capela do Souto de Cima

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 Caranguejeira

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.

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