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Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal

Beja · Portugal

Ferreira do Alentejo is a small town in Beja, Portugal with a population of 4,689. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,689 Population 44/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo, officially known as the Town of Ferreira do Alentejo and often called simply Ferreira, is a town and a municipality in Beja District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,255, in an area of 648.25 km2.

People

Population4,689
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population4,689
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates38.0597°, -8.1141°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBeja
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo is a small town in Portugal (Beja) with a population of 4,689. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Ferreira do Alentejo

Ferreira do Alentejo has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 554 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.1° 65.8
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 6.1° / 15.7° 55.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 8.1° / 19.2° 42.9
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 9.2° / 21° 48.7
May 18.5°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.2° 47.1
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30.2° 11.4
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 15.9° / 33.5° 1.1
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.2° 4.5
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 15.4° / 29° 32.4
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.6° 75.2
Nov 13.5°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.7° 71.4
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 7° / 14.7° 98.0
Ferreira do Alentejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area106.7 sq mi (276.3 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates38.0597°N, 8.1141°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 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 M5.0 122 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 113 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 138 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 118 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 137 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 110 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 145 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 83 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 135 km
Apr 14, 2008 45 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal M3.8 148 km
Mar 26, 2011 6 km NNW of São Marcos da Serra, Portugal M3.8 77 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 124 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 93 km
Mar 28, 2002 43 km W of Sines, Portugal M3.7 109 km
Mar 30, 1995 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain M3.7 148 km
Sep 4, 1997 24 km WNW of Sines, Portugal M3.7 87 km
Apr 10, 2007 7 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M3.7 143 km
May 28, 1995 15 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M3.6 131 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 150 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 144 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 30,000 112 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 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Ferreira do Alentejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ferreira do Alentejo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Ferreira do Alentejo
Escola Básica e Secundária José Gomes Ferreira
Escola Básica de Alfundão
Escola Básica de 1º Ciclo de Aldeia de Ruins
Escola Básica de Figueira dos Cavaleiros
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Radio Stations near Ferreira do Alentejo

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Planície 92.8 Moura local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Vidigueira local music, world music 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 Ferreira do Alentejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa do Cante
Casa do Vinho e do Cante
Escudeiros - Galeria Municipal Ds Beja
Espólio de Fialho de Almeida
Igreja de Santo Amaro
Lagar de Ervidel
Museu Caluta
Museu Cristovál Colon
Museu da Farmácia
Museu Etnografico de Messejana
Museu Etnográfico do Torrão
Museu Jorge Vieira
Museu Jorge Vieira
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal de Ferreira
Núcleo Rural de Ervidel
Parque Mineiro de Aljustrel

Libraries in Ferreira do Alentejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo municipal de Beja0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Aljustrel0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cuba0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Nova da Baronia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Luís de Camões0.0

Farmers Markets in Ferreira do Alentejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Tradicional Santo Amaro
Parque de Exposições e Feiras

Hotels in Ferreira do Alentejo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casas da Vila
Hotel O Gato
Residencial Santo António
Solar dos Frades

Restaurants in Ferreira do Alentejo

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Lanterna
Dona Ana
Estrela
O Algarvio
O Baguinho
O Beto
O Cantarrista
O Casarão
O Chico
O Portão
O Salgadinho
O Tarro
Sabores com Memória
Sinagest
Todina

Cafes in Ferreira do Alentejo

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café A Fontinha
Café Almeida
CRFA
Emigrante
O Baguinho
O Cantinho
Pastelaria Cavaco
Pepe
Relantim
Snack-Bar Rocha

Theatres in Ferreira do Alentejo

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro

Theme Parks in Ferreira do Alentejo

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque de Exposições e Feiras

Clinics in Ferreira do Alentejo

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Extensão de Saúde de Aldeia dos Ruins
UCC Cuidar Ferreira
UCSP Ferreira do Alentejo

Dentists in Ferreira do Alentejo

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ma. Jesús Borges, Lda.

Veterinaries in Ferreira do Alentejo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Nuno Costa Neves

Bus Stations in Ferreira do Alentejo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Rodoviário

Gas Stations in Ferreira do Alentejo

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carlos Baltazar
Carlos Baltazar
Carlos Baltazar
Cepsa
Prio
Prio
Quinta da Balança

Banks in Ferreira do Alentejo

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Montepio
BPI
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola

Stadiums & Teams in Ferreira do Alentejo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ferreira do Alentejo

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beja Airport / AirbaseBYJMedium Airport
Évora AirfieldMedium Airport
Aerodromo da Palma ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo de DaroeiraSmall Airport
Aérodromo de Ferreira do AlentejoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Figueira dos CavaleirosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Alcochete Military AirfieldSmall Airport
Amendoeira AerodromeSmall Airport
Arraiolos Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beja Civil Airfield ULSmall Airport
Campinho Airfield ULSmall Airport
Cerieira AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciborro AirstripSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Faias ULSmall Airport
Herdade da Lentisca AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade do EsporãoSmall Airport
Herdade do Pontal Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Herdade do Rio Frio AirstripSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Nossa Senhora de Machede AirstripSmall Airport
Pinheiro 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 Aguas de MouraSmall Airport
Pista de MelidesSmall Airport
Pista de Montevil (Batalha)Small Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Vendas Novas AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ferreira do Alentejo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferreira do Alentejo

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela do Calvário
Casa Mortuária e Capela
Ermida de São Sebastião
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja Evangélica Assembleia de Deus Pentecostal

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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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 Ferreira do Alentejo

What is the population of Ferreira do Alentejo?

Ferreira do Alentejo has a population of 4,689 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 106.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ferreira do Alentejo?

Ferreira do Alentejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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 22.5 inches.

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