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Curral das Freiras, Portugal
Madeira · Portugal
Curral das Freiras is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 1,673. Elevation: 1,427 ft (435 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Curral das Freiras
Curral das Freiras is a civil parish in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,001, in an area of 25.03 km2. It is situated in the mountainous interior of the island. Being one of the more distant locations from the municipal seat of Câmara de Lobos, it is geographically isolated from other communities by the cliffs and peaks surrounding its central valley. A tunnel southwards in the direction of Funchal, which opened in 2004, now offers safe access to the valley and the dangerous historical route has been abandoned.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,673 |
| Population Density | 173 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7203°, -16.9699° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (727 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Curral das Freiras
Curral das Freiras is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 1,673. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet (435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Curral das Freiras
Curral das Freiras has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7203°N, 16.9699°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 12 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (1 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 1 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Curral das Freiras has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Curral das Freiras
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Seara Velha | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar da Serra de Água | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Curral das Freiras
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho dos Emigrantes | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) | antena 1, madeira | AAC 166 kbps | |
| Rádio Calheta | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Curral das Freiras
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| Centro de Ciência Viva | ||||
| Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Engenho da cana de açucar | ||||
| Etnografico | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Baleia | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Curral das Freiras
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa das Mudas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do arco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Curral das Freiras
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho da Camacha | |||||
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos | |||||
| Mercearia | |||||
| Parque de Feiras |
Hotels in Curral das Freiras
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Curral das Freiras
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Curral das Freiras
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Curral das Freiras
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Curral das Freiras
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Curral das Freiras
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Curral das Freiras
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Curral das Freiras
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela dos Motociclistas | |
| Igreja da Serra de Água | |
| Paróquia de Nossa Senhora do Livramento |
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What is the population of Curral das Freiras?
Curral das Freiras has a population of 1,673 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Curral das Freiras?
Curral das Freiras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.