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Covilhã, Portugal
Castelo Branco · Portugal
Covilhã is a small city in Castelo Branco, Portugal with a population of 17,610. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Covilhã
Covilhã, officially City of Covilhã, is a city and a municipality in the Centro region, Portugal. The city proper had 33,691 inhabitants in 2021. The municipality population in 2021 was 46,455 in an area of 555.60 square kilometres (214.52 mi2). It is located in the Beiras e Serra da Estrela subregion and Beiras and Serra da Estrela Intermunicipal Community. The municipal holiday is October 20. Sometimes referred to as town of wool and snow, Covilhã is one of the main urban centres of the historical Beira Interior region. The proximity of the mountains offers dramatic scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain climbing and skiing. With an industrial tradition historically focused on textile industry supplied by an abundance of wool produced in the area since antiquity, but with a more diversified industry in contemporaneity, Covilhã, which was once known as the "Portuguese Manchester", is also a university city nowadays awarding degrees from aeronautical engineering to medicine to philosophy.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,610 |
| Population Density | 1,201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2811°, -7.5050° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Castelo Branco |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Covilhã
Covilhã is a small city in Portugal (Castelo Branco) with a population of 17,610. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Covilhã
Covilhã has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (23°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1024 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2811°N, 7.5050°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Covilhã has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Covilhã
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Sénior da Covilhã | University | — | — |
| Escola Superior de Turismo e Hotelaria - IPG | University | — | — |
| Seminário Menor do Fundão | College | — | — |
| Universidade da Beira Interior | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Covilhã
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Profissional de Artes da Covilhã | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Quinta das Palmeiras | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Pêro da Covilhã | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Frei Heitor Pinto | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Campos de Melo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo e Jardim de Infância da Lã e a Neve | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Penedos Altos | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de São Domingos | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Refúgio | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Santo António | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de São Silvestre | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Rodrigo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica da Boidobra | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do Jardim | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Covilhã
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estação Diária Rádio, Viseu – 96.8 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Cova da Beira | local music, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VFM 94.6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FLUXMEDIA | dance, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádio Clube de Arganil | arganil, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio cantinho da senhora da povoa | regional music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena Livre | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Elmo | local music, world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Limite | world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Estação Diária | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Covilhã
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa da Cultura | ||||
| Casa Típica | ||||
| Casino Fundanense | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da Argemela | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da República Afonso Costa | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo da Cereja | ||||
| Ecomuseu do Zêzere | ||||
| Escola da Floresta | ||||
| Jewish museum | ||||
| Lagar de Azeite | ||||
| Museu a Miniatura Aurtomóvel | ||||
| Museu Arqueológico Municipal José Monteiro | ||||
| Museu Casa d'Avó | ||||
| Museu da Aldeia | ||||
| Museu da Covilhã | ||||
| Museu de Arte Moderna Abel Manta | ||||
| Museu do Azeite | ||||
| Museu do Brinquedo | ||||
| Museu do Queijo | ||||
| Museu dos Descobrimentos | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Castanha | ||||
| Museu Mineiro das Minas da Panasqueira | ||||
| Museu Nacional do Pão | ||||
| Museu Natural da Electricidade de Seia | ||||
| Santa Rita |
Libraries in Covilhã
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eugénio de Andrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Covilhã | 0.0 | |||||
| Blblioteca Municipal de Seia | 0.0 | |||||
| Cabine de Leitura | 0.0 | |||||
| Virgilio Ferreira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Covilhã
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira semanal de Seia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Gouveia | |||||
| Mercado Unhais da Serra | |||||
| Praça Municipal |
Hotels in Covilhã
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Covilhã
43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Covilhã
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Covilhã
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Covilhã
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Covilhã
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Covilhã
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Covilhã
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Covilhã
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Covilhã
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Covilhã
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Covilhã
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Covilhã
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Covilhã
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Covilhã
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Covilhã
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Covilhã
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estância de Ski da Serra da Estrela | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Covilhã
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodromo de Castelo Branco | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | VSE | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Lousã | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo da Pampilhosa da Serra | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Coja | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Mação | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Monfortinho | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Seia | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodromo Municipal de Proença-a-Nova | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Voo da Quinta Branca | — | Small Airport |
| Dragoa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Cabeço da Vaca UL | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Monte do Pombo | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Covilhã
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT - Centro Cívico | |
| CTT - Ferro |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Covilhã
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Nossa Senhora dos Remédios | |
| Capela das Penhas da Saúde | |
| Capela de Santa Cruz | |
| Capela de São Martinho | |
| Capela de São Vicente de Paulo | |
| Capela do Espírito Santo | |
| Capela do Refúgio | |
| Capela do Rodrigo | |
| Capela do Sagrado Coração de Maria | |
| Capela do Sagrado Coração de Maria | |
| Capela São Domingos | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja da Santíssima Trindade | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja de Santo André | |
| Igreja de São João de Malta | |
| Igreja de São José | |
| Igreja de São Tiago | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Covilhã?
Covilhã has a population of 17,610 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,201 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Covilhã?
Covilhã has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.