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Gafanha, Portugal
Aveiro · Portugal
Gafanha is a small city in Aveiro, Portugal with a population of 14,840. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Gafanha
Gafanha da Nazaré is a city and parish (freguesia) in the Ílhavo Municipality, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 15,240, in an area of 16.44 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,840 |
| Population Density | 2,111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6362°, -8.7134° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Aveiro |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.7 inches (907 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gafanha
Gafanha is a small city in Portugal (Aveiro) with a population of 14,840. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Gafanha
Gafanha has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6362°N, 8.7134°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Gafanha has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Gafanha
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica Professor Fernando Martins | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária da Gafanha da Nazaré | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica da Chave | — | — | — | — |
| EB1 de Senhora dos Campos | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Marinha Velha | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica n.º 2 de Cale da Vila | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica da Cambeia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica n.º 1 de Cale da Vila | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gafanha
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terranova 105 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Regional de Arouca | fado, folklore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUC Rádio Universidade de Coimbra | alternative, college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rádio Botareu | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Rádio Clube da Feira | fado, local music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gafanha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliança Underground Museum | ||||
| Aquário dos Bacalhaus | ||||
| Aquário dos Bacalhaus | ||||
| Aveiro Museum | ||||
| Berço Vidreiro | ||||
| Casa Museu Custódio Prato | ||||
| Casa-Museu de Egas Moniz | ||||
| Casa-Museu Regional de Oliveira de Azeméis | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação Ambiental de Salreu | ||||
| Centro de Religiosidade Marítima | ||||
| City Museum Aveiro | ||||
| Comur muséum | ||||
| Ecomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada | ||||
| Fábrica - Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro | ||||
| Instituição João Tomas Nunes | ||||
| Museu Arte Nova | ||||
| Museu da Federação Académica do Desporto Universitário | ||||
| Museu das Duas Rodas | ||||
| Museu de Etnomúsica da Bairrada | ||||
| Museu de Mira | ||||
| Museu de Ovar | ||||
| Museu dos Telefones | ||||
| Museu Escolar Oliveira Lopes | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Casa do Povo de Válega | ||||
| Museu Fábrica da História - Arroz | ||||
| Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense | ||||
| Museu Maritímo de Ílhavo | ||||
| Museu Regional de Cucujães | ||||
| Museu Vista Alegre | ||||
| Navio-Museu Santo André | ||||
| Núcleo Museulógico da Igreja das Carmelitas de Aveiro | ||||
| Parque Temático Molinológico - Núcleo da Azevinheira | ||||
| Parque Temático Molinológico - Núcleo da Ponte do Castro | ||||
| Parque Temático Molinológico - Núcleo da Ponte dos Dois Rios | ||||
| Parque Temático Molinológico - Núcleo Museológico do Moinho e do Pão | ||||
| Radiolândia |
Libraries in Gafanha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca da Universidade de Aveiro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Salão Cultural de Esgueira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal ATLAS Aveiro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Estarreja | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ílhavo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Oliveira do Bairro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ovar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ferreira de Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Polo de Leitura do Troviscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Polo de Pardilhó | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gafanha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Chinês | |||||
| Feira | |||||
| Feira da Murtosa | |||||
| Feira de Avanca | |||||
| Feira de Bustos | |||||
| Feira de Estarreja | |||||
| Feira dos 26 | |||||
| Feira dos 5 | |||||
| Galeria Bolivar | |||||
| Grande Bazar Chinês | |||||
| Hiper Ok | |||||
| Lev | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado da Costa Nova | |||||
| Mercado da Gafanha da Nazaré | |||||
| Mercado de Angeja | |||||
| Mercado de Cacia | |||||
| Mercado de Vilarinho do Bairro | |||||
| Mercado do Peixe | |||||
| Mercado do Peixe | |||||
| Mercado Manuel Firmino | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal da Murtosa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ílhavo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Oliveira de Azeméis | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ovar | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ovar | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Furadouro | |||||
| Mercado Santiago | |||||
| Praça |
Restaurants in Gafanha
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gafanha
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gafanha
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gafanha
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gafanha
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gafanha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldita |
Stadiums & Teams in Gafanha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gafanha
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | Large Airport |
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | — | Medium Airport |
| Ovar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Lousã | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Coja | — | Small Airport |
| Casarão UL | — | Small Airport |
| Corvachã Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Espinho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Quinta de Fôja | — | Small Airport |
| São Jacinto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gafanha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT Correios Gafanha da Nazaré |
Treatment Centers in Gafanha
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Ação Social do Concelho de Ílhavo | ||
| CRAM: Centro de Reabilitação de Animais Marinhos | ||
| ECOMARE |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gafanha
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro de Recursos Mãe do Redentor | |
| Igreja da Colónia Agrícola | |
| Igreja Matriz da Gafanha da Nazaré | |
| Santuário Diocesano “Tabor Mater Ecclesiae” | |
| Santuário Schoenstatt de Aveiro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gafanha?
Gafanha has a population of 14,840 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 2,111 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gafanha?
Gafanha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.