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Chainça, Portugal
Leiria · Portugal
Chainça is a small town in Leiria, Portugal with a population of 772. Elevation: 1,322 ft (403 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Chainça
Cova da Iria is a quarter in the city and civil parish of Fátima, in Portugal. Most of the reported apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three shepherd children from the town took place here in 1917.
People
Climate
| Population | 772 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6666°, -8.7096° |
| 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 Chainça
Chainça is a small town in Portugal (Leiria) with a population of 772. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 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 | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6666°N, 8.7096°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 | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Chainça has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Chainça
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica de Chainça | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chainça
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 | |
| Hiper FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 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 Chainça
| 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 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 | ||||
| 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 Agrícola de Riachos | ||||
| 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 Curtume | ||||
| 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 Carlos Reis | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Ourém | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Ourém | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Pombal | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Porto de Mós | ||||
| Museu Nacional Ferroviário | ||||
| Museu Roque Gameiro | ||||
| Museu Sporting em Leiria | ||||
| Núcleo de Arte Sacra de Aljubarrota | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Central Hidroelétrica do Caldeirão | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Torre de Menagem |
Libraries in Chainça
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Municipal da Marinha Grande | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Riachos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Auditório Municipal de Pombal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Saramago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 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 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Gustavo Pinto Lopes | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chainça
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo Mercado de Caxarias | |||||
| Feira de Leiria | |||||
| Feira do Primeiro | |||||
| Feira dos 26 | |||||
| Loja do Telheiro | |||||
| Mercado de Fátima | |||||
| Mercado Diário | |||||
| Mercado do Entroncamento | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores | |||||
| Mercado Grossista de Leiria | |||||
| Mercado Moitas Venda | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal da Maceira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Leiria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ourem | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Torres Novas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Vieira de Leiria | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Pombal | |||||
| Pavilhão Multiusos |
Restaurants in Chainça
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chainça
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chainça
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chainça
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chainça
36 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 |
| Morargil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Barragem do Maranhão | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Chamusca | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Garrocheira | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Alcanena | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Bilrete | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Biscainho Brandão | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Montargil | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Valada do Ribatejo | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Volta do Vale | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Arrepiado | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Monte do Lago | — | Small Airport |
| Quinta de Fôja | — | Small Airport |
| Rebocho | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Santarém Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| V. das Areias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chainça
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Chainça | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Memória | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chainça?
Chainça has a population of 772 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chainça?
Chainça 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.