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Castro Marim, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Castro Marim is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 5,089. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,089 Population 154/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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People

Population5,089
Density154/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population5,089
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates37.2207°, -7.4435°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (502 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castro Marim

Castro Marim is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 5,089. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Castro Marim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates37.2207°N, 7.4435°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 61 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 98 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 140 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 97 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 67 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 107 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 110 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 72 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 107 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 68 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 134 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 130 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 85 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 102 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 84 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 118 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 131 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 143 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 147 km
Feb 23, 2005 91 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 103 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Castro Marim has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Castro Marim

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica do 2º e 3º Ciclo de Castro Marim
Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo de Castro Marim
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Radio Stations near Castro Marim

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiolé (ES) AAC+ 56 kbps
Alvor FM pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
musicBox (ES) oldies MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Horizonte Algarve house, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RUA FM electric, groove MP3
Radio Guadiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castro Marim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquivo Municipal
Casa de Odeleite
Casa do Sal
Ecomuseo Molino Mareal El Pintado
Museo del Carnaval
Museu do Rio
Museu Islâmico
Museu Municipal
Museum of the traditional tuna fishing
Núcleo Museológico Fenício
Nucleo Museológico Fonte Zambujo
Tavira Science Centre

Libraries in Castro Marim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Baltasar de los Ríos"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro de Campos0.0
Jornal do Algarve0.0
Town Library Isla Cristina0.0

Farmers Markets in Castro Marim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Vila Nova de Cacela
Largo da Feira de Tavira
Mercadillo Municipal
Mercado
Mercado de abastos
Mercado de Altura
Mercado de Monte Gordo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tavira
Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira

Hotels in Castro Marim

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casas do Palheiro Velho
Quinta de São Gabriel

Restaurants in Castro Marim

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 Irmãos
Medieval
Restaurante O Sapal
Restaurante Sabores da Beira
Retiro dos Caçadores
São Lupi
Tasca Medieval

Cafes in Castro Marim

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Central
Cake Shop A Prova
Casa de Pasto Ribeiros
Encontro de Amigos
Fortaleza
O Bem Amado
Os Putos
Pastelaria J.Anibal & Lya
Pastelaria Marcu's
Sabores da Beira
Serafino
Snack Bar Fortaleza
Snack Bar Taberna Anastácio
SPA Salino Água Mãe
Vila Raia MNna

Theatres in Castro Marim

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro do Revelim de Santo António

Castles in Castro Marim

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castelo de Castro Marim
Castro Marim Castle
Revelim de Santo António
Saint Sebastian Fortress

Dentists in Castro Marim

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #4744801489

Gas Stations in Castro Marim

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

D.R. Combustíveis

Banks in Castro Marim

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Crédito Agrícola

Golf Courses in Castro Marim

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castro Marim Golf & Country Club
Quinta do Vale Golf Resort

Breweries in Castro Marim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ruben's

Stadiums & Teams in Castro Marim

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castro Marim

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Valverde del CaminoSmall Airport
Beas AirstripSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
El Arenosilllo AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mafé - Gibraleón AirfieldSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Pista Forestal ValdelamusaSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castro Marim

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of St. Anthony (Castro Marim)
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja de Santiago
Igreja do Azinhal
Igreja Matriz de Castro Marim

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 Castro Marim

What is the population of Castro Marim?

Castro Marim has a population of 5,089 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castro Marim?

Castro Marim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

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