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Lagoa, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Lagoa is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 6,301. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,301 Population 418/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Lagoa

Lagoa

Lagoa is a city and municipality in the district of Faro, in the Portuguese region of Algarve. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 22,975, in an area of 88.25 km2. Its urban population, in the city of Lagoa proper, is 6,100 inhabitants. An important travel destination, its coast has won numerous accolades. Marinha Beach was considered by the Michelin Guide as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.

People

Population6,301
Density418/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population6,301
Population Density418 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates37.1354°, -8.4532°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lagoa

Lagoa is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 6,301. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Lagoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates37.1354°N, 8.4532°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

424 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 149 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 135 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 95 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 123 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 91 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 133 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 143 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 87 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 103 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 99 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 78 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 115 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 31 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 107 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 87 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 126 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 54 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 99 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 89 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 138 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake - - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Lagoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lagoa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica Jacinto Correia - - - -
Escola Básica de Lagoa - - - -
Escola Secundária Padre António Martins de Oliveira - - - -
Escola de trânsito de Lagoa - - - -
Escola Alemã do Algarve - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lagoa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps
TLA Rádio local music, world music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lagoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anciente Slave Market
Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica
Casa das Artes e Ofícios da Freguesia de Marmelete
Casa Museu José Manuel da Graça Rosado Amôres
Casa-Museu João de Deus
Centro das Ciências de Lagos
Consciencia
Museu da Cortiça
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu de Lagos Dr. José Formosinho
Museu Diogo Gonçalves
Museu do Traje e das Tradições
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Portimao Museum
Silves Archaeological Museum
Studio Bongard

Libraries in Lagoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Portimão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Silves0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Júlio Dantas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge0.0

Farmers Markets in Lagoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carvoeiro Municipal Market
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado da Guia
Mercado de Armação de Pera
Mercado de Armação de Pêra
Mercado de levante - viv'o mercado
Mercado de Pêra
Mercado de Tunes
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras
Mercado Municipal de Albufeira
Mercado Municipal de Alvor
Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro
Mercado Municipal do Algoz
Municipal Market Silves

Hotels in Lagoa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lagoa Hotel

Restaurants in Lagoa

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Paleta
Convent'Bio
Fatacil
Maxi Pizza
Pizzeria & Ristorante Donato - Donato Santalucia
Restaurante Chrissy's
Tapas No Bucho

Cafes in Lagoa

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Algarve - Pastelaria
Cafe com Historia
Café Torrinha
Rest Silves
Rest Silves
Snack Bar Komaki

Theatres in Lagoa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auditório Municipal

Clinics in Lagoa

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica de Fisioterapia de Lagoa
PT #1805397770

Veterinaries in Lagoa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PT #12563384395

Bus Stations in Lagoa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Rodoviário de Lagoa

Gas Stations in Lagoa

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Cepsa
Cepsa
Galp
Moeve
Prio
Prio

Banks in Lagoa

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Montepio
BPI
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Millennium bcp
Novo Banco
Santander

Breweries in Lagoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Marafada
Cerveja Marafada

Stadiums & Teams in Lagoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lagoa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de Ourique-Small Airport
Lagos Airfield ULM-Small Airport
Martim Longo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL-Small Airport
Pista da Torre Vã-Small Airport
Pista do Belo-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lagoa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia de Lagoa
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja Matriz
Mesquita Al-Bukhari Lagoa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Founded
1800

🇵🇹 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 Lagoa

What is the population of Lagoa?

Lagoa has a population of 6,301 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lagoa?

Lagoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

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