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Castro Verde, Portugal

Beja · Portugal

Castro Verde is a small town in Beja, Portugal with a population of 4,857. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

4,857 Population 32/sq mi density
794 ft Elevation 242 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Castro Verde

Castro Verde

Castro Verde is a municipality of the Alentejo region of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 7,276, in an area of 569.44 km2. Castro Verde is situated in the Baixo Alentejo subregion, within a territory known locally as the Campo Branco .
The municipality can be recognized by the local municipal markers along its borders, that appear within its borders to denote its reference as A Window on the Plains; municipal markers appear as stylized house profiles, with an exaggerated window that allows the visitor to see through into the panorama.

People

Population4,857
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Population4,857
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates37.6983°, -8.0858°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBeja
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (575 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castro Verde

Castro Verde is a small town in Portugal (Beja) with a population of 4,857. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Castro Verde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area151.9 sq mi (393.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates37.6983°N, 8.0858°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 130 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 141 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 123 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 141 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 144 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 144 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 101 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 119 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 113 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 139 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 122 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 124 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 111 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 147 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 122 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 95 km
Aug 5, 2006 56 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.0 134 km
Jun 26, 2004 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain M4.0 131 km
Aug 3, 2004 69 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.0 146 km
Aug 10, 2004 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain M4.0 132 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 30,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Castro Verde has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Castro Verde

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Nº 2 de Castro Verde
Escola Básica Dr. António Colaço
Escola Básica de Entradas
Conservatório Regional do Baixo Alentejo - Secção de Castro Verde
Escola Secundária de Castro Verde
Escola Básica de Rosário
Escola Básica n.º 1 de Castro Verde
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Radio Stations near Castro Verde

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Planície 92.8 Moura local music, pop 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
Rádio Clube de Grândola adult contemporary, jazz MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castro Verde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca-Museu Municipal Severo Portela
Museu Arqueológico e Etnográfico Manuel Vicente Guerreiro
Museu da Escrita do Sudoeste Almodôvar (MESA)
Museu da Lucerna
Museu da Ruralidade - Núcleo da Oralidade
Museu Etnografico de Messejana
Museu Municipal
Nucleo Museológico de São Miguel do Pinheiro
Parque Mineiro de Aljustrel

Libraries in Castro Verde

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Aljustrel0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Almodôvar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jorge Sampaio0.0
Pólo de Casével da Biblioteca Municipal Manuel da Fonseca0.0

Farmers Markets in Castro Verde

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Almodôvar
Largo da Feira
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Almodôvar
Parque de Exposições e Feiras

Hotels in Castro Verde

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
Hotel Esteva
Vila Verde Hotel

Restaurants in Castro Verde

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Planície
Café do Manel
Cantinho do Churrasco
Casa de Pasto Horácio
Casa de Pasto O Pátio
Casa do Alentejo
Castro Restaurante
João das cabeças
Pizzaria Aliança
Restaurante A Lareira
Restaurante Moinho
Seara Snack-Bar Restaurante
Tab 25
Villa Itália

Cafes in Castro Verde

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7a Arte
A Lareira
Café Primavera
Cafeteria a Gare
Campo de Ourique
Casa Benfica
Clube dos Sabores
D'Canto Snack Bar
Doce Momento
First Floor
Kiosk Café
O Bombeiro
O Triângulo
Pastelaria a Cascata
Pastelaria Cocktail
Pastelaria La Praca
Ponto de Encontro

Theatres in Castro Verde

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Municipal

Clinics in Castro Verde

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa
Extensão de Saúde do Rosário
UCSP Castro Verde

Dentists in Castro Verde

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capitão do Riso
Consultório Dentário Doutor Emílio Bonato

Veterinaries in Castro Verde

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinária Castro Verde

Bus Stations in Castro Verde

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #368625487

Gas Stations in Castro Verde

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alves Bandeira
Carlos Baltazar
Galp
Intermarché
OZ Energia
Repsol

Banks in Castro Verde

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Crédito Agrícola
Millennium bcp
Santander

Stadiums & Teams in Castro Verde

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castro Verde

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Beja Airport / AirbaseBYJMedium Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium 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
Campinho Airfield ULSmall Airport
Cerieira AirfieldSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade da Lentisca AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade do EsporãoSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da BarrosinhaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da ComportaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport
Pista de MelidesSmall Airport
Pista de Montevil (Batalha)Small Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castro Verde

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castro Verde

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica Real
Capela de São Sebastião
Ermida de São Pedro das Cabeças
Ermida de São Sebastião
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
São Miguel

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 Verde

What is the population of Castro Verde?

Castro Verde has a population of 4,857 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 151.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castro Verde?

Castro Verde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.

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