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Loulé, Portugal
Faro · Portugal
Loulé is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 17,930. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 17,930 |
| Population Density | 746 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1377°, -8.0197° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Faro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.2 inches (538 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Loulé
Loulé is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 17,930. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Loulé
Loulé has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1377°N, 8.0197°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
| 881 | CADIZ | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Loulé has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Loulé
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kultlingua | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1° Ciclo Mãe Soberana | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1° Ciclo e Jardim de Infância Hortas de Santo António | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Professor Manuel Martins Alves | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclo Padre João Coelho Cabanita | — | — | — | — |
| Loulé High School | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Tôr | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Professor Sebastião José Pires Teixeira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Primária Nº2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica n.º 4 de Loulé | — | — | — | — |
| Conservatório de Música de Loulé - Francisco Rosado | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica n.º 3 de Loulé | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclos Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Areeiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Querença | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica n.º 2 de Hortas de Santo António | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Loulé
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvor FM | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Lagoa | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUA FM | electric, groove | MP3 |
Museums in Loulé
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve Life Sciences Center | ||||
| Casa João Lúcio | ||||
| Casa Memória da N2 | ||||
| Exposição Cortiça | ||||
| Faro story spot | ||||
| Galeria de Arte e Bar | ||||
| In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia | ||||
| Minimuseu | ||||
| Museu Casa Rosa | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel | ||||
| Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia | ||||
| Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia | ||||
| Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Faro | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Olhão | ||||
| Museu Paroqual de Moncarapacho | ||||
| Museu Regional do Algarve | ||||
| Palacete Belmarço | ||||
| Polo Museológico de Salir |
Libraries in Loulé
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Distrital de Faro | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Campus da Penha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Viegas Gregório | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Faro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal José Mariano Gago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Loulé
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo do Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Alte | |||||
| Mercado de Estoi | |||||
| Mercado de Loulé | |||||
| Mercado de Loulé | |||||
| Mercado de Tunes | |||||
| Mercado do Fruta | |||||
| Mercado do Peixe | |||||
| Mercado Mensal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Albufeira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Quelfes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de São Bras | |||||
| Praças de Olhão | |||||
| Praças de Olhão |
Hotels in Loulé
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Loulé
30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Loulé
22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Loulé
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Loulé
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Loulé
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Loulé
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Loulé
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Loulé
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Loulé
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Loulé
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Loulé
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Loulé
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Loulé
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | FAO | Large Airport |
| Portimão Airport | PRM | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo de Ourique | — | Small Airport |
| Courela do Outeiro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Cristina Agricultural Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Praia Verde Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Loulé
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios | |
| CTT |
Treatment Centers in Loulé
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Loulé
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Capela de Santa Catarina | |
| Convento de Santo António | |
| Ermida de Sant'Ana | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| Igreja de Santa Rita de Cassia | |
| Igreja de São Francisco | |
| Igreja Matriz de Loulé | |
| Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Assunção | |
| Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Loulé
What is the population of Loulé?
Loulé has a population of 17,930 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 24.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Loulé?
Loulé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches.