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Elvas, Portugal
Portalegre · Portugal
Elvas is a small city in Portalegre, Portugal with a population of 9,904. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Elvas
Elvas, officially the City of Elvas, is a Portuguese municipality, former episcopal city and frontier fortress of easternmost central Portugal, located in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo. It is situated about 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Lisbon, and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the Spanish fortress of Badajoz, by the Madrid-Badajoz-Lisbon railway. The municipality population as of 2011 was 23,078, in an area of 631.29 square kilometres (243.74 sq mi). The city itself had a population of 16,640 as of 2011.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,904 |
| Population Density | 166 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8815°, -7.1628° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Portalegre |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (545 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Elvas
Elvas is a small city in Portugal (Portalegre) with a population of 9,904. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Elvas
Elvas has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 429 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8815°N, 7.1628°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Elvas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Elvas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Superior de Biociências de Elvas | University | - | , |
Schools in Elvas
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica da Boa Fé | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica n.º 1 de Elvas | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica Adelaide Cadette | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Santa Luzia | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Secundária Dom Sancho II | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Vila Boim | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Luso-Britânico | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica da Raposeira | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica das Fontainhas | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica da Calçadinha | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Alcáçova | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de São Vicente | - | - | - | - |
| Associação Portuguesa de Pais e Amigos do Cidadão Deficiente Mental de Elvas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elvas
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Vida (Weslaco, TX; EUA) (US) | talk & speech | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cadena SER Extremadura (ES) | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Rádio Castelo Branco | adult contemporary, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Planície - 92.8 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Elvas | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ondacero Badajo (ES) | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Elvas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceso a la Galería de Fusileros de San Pedro | ||||
| Casa da História Judaica | ||||
| Centro de Ciência do Café | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo do Património | ||||
| Consorcio Museo Etnográfico Extremeño "González Santana" | ||||
| Fábrica Museu da Ameixa (Elvas) | ||||
| Lagar-Museu do Palácio Visconde d'Olivã | ||||
| MEIAC - Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Provincial | ||||
| Museo Catedralicio Badajoz | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes de Badajoz | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval de Badajoz | ||||
| Museu Aberto | ||||
| Museu D'Abrincar | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia | ||||
| Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu do Ferrador | ||||
| Museu Militar de Elvas | ||||
| Museu Municipal da Fotografia João Carpinteiro | ||||
| Santa Beatriz da Silva |
Libraries in Elvas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de Lectura de Valdebótoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Histórico Municipal de Elvas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca aAaaa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca da Junta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca MEIAC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal Cerro de Reyes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Elvas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Manuel Pacheco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Nacional "Bartolomé José Gallardo" | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural de Arronches - Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elvas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo da Feira | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de São Romão | |||||
| Mercado Muncipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Quinzenal de Elvas | |||||
| Parque de Mercados e Feiras de Santa Eulália | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos |
Hotels in Elvas
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Elvas
46 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Elvas
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Elvas
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Elvas
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Elvas
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Elvas
7 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Elvas
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Elvas
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Elvas
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Elvas
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Elvas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elvas
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Elvas
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Elvas
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Elvas
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elvas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballut |
Stadiums & Teams in Elvas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Elvas
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Badajoz Airport | BJZ | Medium Airport |
| Évora Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo de Monforte | - | Small Airport |
| Campinho Airfield UL | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo Casimiro Patiño | - | Small Airport |
| Cano | - | Small Airport |
| Cerieira Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| El Manantío Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herdade da Lentisca Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Esporão | - | Small Airport |
| Monte de Freixial Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Morante Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nossa Senhora de Machede Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista da Comenda | - | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Lameira | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elvas
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios | |
| CTT Correios (Vila Fernando) | |
| Ponto CTT | |
| Ponto CTT | |
| Posto de Correios de Vila Boim |
Treatment Centers in Elvas
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitación Los Ángeles |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Elvas
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications | Cultural | 2012 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elvas
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira) | |
| Capela de São João da Corujeira | |
| Capela dos Mártires | |
| Casa da História Judaica | |
| Comunidade dos Filhos de Deus | |
| Convento de São Francisco de Elvas | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco | |
| Igreja das Domínicas | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores | |
| Igreja de Santa Maria de Alcáçova | |
| Igreja de Santo Amaro | |
| Igreja de São Bras e São Lourenço | |
| Igreja de São Domingos | |
| Igreja de São Lourenço | |
| Igreja de São Martinho | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja de São Pedro |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Elvas
Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Elvas
What is the population of Elvas?
Elvas has a population of 9,904 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 59.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Elvas?
Elvas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.