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Macieira de Rates, Portugal

Braga · Portugal

Macieira de Rates is a small town in Braga, Portugal with a population of 2,083. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,083 Population 930/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Macieira de Rates

Macieira de Rates is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Barcelos. The population in 2011 was 2,083, in an area of 7.85 km2.

People

Population2,083
Density930/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population2,083
Population Density930 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates41.4409°, -8.6343°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBraga
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Macieira de Rates

Macieira de Rates is a small town in Portugal (Braga) with a population of 2,083. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Macieira de Rates

Macieira de Rates has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1215 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.2°C / 50°F 6.8° / 13.7° 151.0
Feb 10.6°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.4° 96.9
Mar 13.1°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.5° 104.1
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.9° 98.9
May 16.3°C / 61°F 12.6° / 20° 88.6
Jun 18°C / 64°F 14.4° / 21.7° 34.7
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 15.8° / 23.7° 22.0
Aug 20°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.4° 32.8
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 15° / 23.6° 74.5
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.1° 157.5
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 10° / 16.5° 180.6
Dec 11.3°C / 52°F 8° / 14.6° 172.9
Macieira de Rates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 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 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Portugal avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates41.4409°N, 8.6343°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2022.

Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 137 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 81 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 121 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 125 km
Jan 27, 2022 30 km W of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain M3.9 140 km
Feb 1, 2008 89 km W of Baiona, Spain M3.9 124 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 136 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 104 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 84 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 80 km
May 24, 2004 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain M3.6 134 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 89 km
Nov 22, 1990 4 km E of Lobios, Spain M3.6 144 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 91 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 122 km
Feb 25, 2008 19 km WNW of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain M3.5 139 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 54 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 134 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 145 km
Sep 29, 1995 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain M3.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 8.5 in Wettest

Macieira de Rates has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Macieira de Rates

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Macieira de Rates
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Radio Stations near Macieira de Rates

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Nova Era dj, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio NoAr popular music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz Portugal smooth jazz AAC 127 kbps
Nove3cinco MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Amor Portugal musica popular MP3 128 kbps
Fama Rádio local news, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Rádio Onda Viva local music, news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade Hoje local music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio nove3cinco latin, pop MP3 128 kbps
Voz do Neiva folk MP3 128 kbps
novecinco3cinco dance MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Antena Minho news, sport MP3 160 kbps
Rádio Santiago football, local news AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Vizela hits, local news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Felgueiras adult contemporary, fado MP3 128 kbps
nigga.pt (chill) OGG
Rádio Barcelos news, sport MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Universitária do Minho local music, world music MP3 192 kbps
Rádio Paralelo indy OGG
All Stars Radio (ES) MP3 128 kbps
QEOM FM AAC
Geice FM classic hits, hits MP3 320 kbps
Rádio XL oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Popular Afifense adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Macieira de Rates

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alfândega Régia
Antiga Junta de Freguesia da Maia
Casa Beata Alexandrina
Casa da Cultura
Casa do Brinquedo e da Brincadeira
Casa do Conhecimento
Casa do Território
Casa Museu Soledade Malvar
Casa Museu Viana de Lima
Casa Rolão
Casa-Museu Abel Salazar
Casa-Museu da Quinta de Santiago
Casa-Museu de Camilo Castelo Branco
Centro Ciência Viva
Centro de Documentação da Bugiada e Mouriscada
Centro de Educação Ambiental
Centro de Memória
Centro Interpretativo de São Lourenço
Centro Interpretativo do Monte Padrão
Centro Marítimo de Esposende
Convento de São Francisco
Espaço Acqua (Centro Ciência Viva)
Espaço Maria Ondina Braga
Fonte do Ídolo
Fundação Castro Alves
Galeria dos Arcebispos
Galeria Henrique Medina
Galeria Municipal de Arte de Barcelos
Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães
Museu A Lord
Museu Arqueológico Paço dos Duques
Museu Bernardino Machado
Museu da Fundação Gramaxo
Museu da Guerra Colonial
Museu da Imagem
Museu da Indústria Têxtil
Museu de Arqueologia Dom Diogo de Sousa
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu de Balasar
Museu de Cordofones Domingos Machado
Museu de História e Etnologia da Terra da Maia
Museu de Olaria
Museu de Olaria
Museu do Automóvel
Museu do Sargaço
Museu do Traje Doutor Gonçalo Sampaio
Museu dos Biscainhos
Museu Ferroviário de Lousado
Museu Ferroviário de Lousado
Museu Ferroviário de Lousado
Museu Internacional de Escultura Contemporânea
Museu Municipal Abade Pedrosa
Museu Municipal de Esposende
Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim
Museu Nogueira da Silva
Museu Nogueira da Silva
Museu Pico de Regalados
Museu Pio XII
Museu Regional e Etnográfico de Alvito São Pedro
Núcleo Arqueológico da Cividade de Terroso
Núcleo Museológico
Núcleo Museológico de Rates
Núcleo Museológico de São Martinho de Dume
Núcleo Museológico do Sargaço e Arqueológico do Castro de Moldes
Oficina do Brinquedo Tradicional Português
Palácio do Raio
Polo Interpretativo do Farol de Regufe
Quinta da Caverneira
Sargasso Museum of Apulia
Solar dos Pinheiros
Super Bock Casa da Cerveja
Tesouro-Museu da Sé de Braga
Torre de Santiago

Libraries in Macieira de Rates

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AO Livraria, Secretario Nacional do Apostolado da Oração0.0
Arquivo Municipal Alberto Sampaio0.0
Biblioteca Cupertino de Miranda0.0
Biblioteca do Museu de Arqueologia Dom Diogo de Sousa0.0
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
Biblioteca José Mariano Gago0.0
Biblioteca Lúcio Craveiro da Silva0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Camilo Castelo Branco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Maia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Barcelos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Santo Tirso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Valongo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Verde0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Manuel de Boaventura0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rocha Peixoto0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Braga0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Braga0.0
Casa da Cultura da Trofa0.0
Centro Recursos Educativos0.0
Diana Bar0.0
Livraria0.0
Polo Ribeirão - Biblioteca Camilo Castela Branco0.0
University of Minho General Library0.0
Videoteca de Braga0.0
Vila Beatriz0.0

Farmers Markets in Macieira de Rates

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A Mercearia
Campo da Feira
Campo da Feira de Barcelos
Campo da Feira Municipal de Esposende
Feira
Feira Anual do Artesanato
Feira da Estela
Feira da Lameira
Feira da Maia
Feira da Trofa
Feira de Aver-o-Mar
Feira de Custóias
Feira de Ermesinde
Feira de Pedras Rubras
Feira de Santana
Feira de Santana
Feira do Cô
Feira dos Frescos
Feira mensal da Santa Eufémia
Feira Semanal de Alfena
Flor de Nine
Mercadinho
Mercadinho
Mercado Coronel Carlos Moreira
Mercado d'Villa
Mercado da Póvoa de Varzim
Mercado da Trofa
Mercado das Caxinas
Mercado de Angeiras
Mercado de Vila das Aves
Mercado do Parque
Mercado do Parque
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Barcelos
Mercado Municipal de Braga
Mercado Municipal de Famalicão
Mercado Municipal de Santo Tirso
Mercado Municipal de Vila do Conde
Mercado Produtos Biológicos
Mercado Produtos Biológicos
Mercado Riba D'Ave
Mercado Rosinha
Mercado Tirsense
MiniMercado
Minimercado Teresinha
Minimercado Teresinha
Nfrutas
Nfrutas
Pōr do sol
Puratos
Supermercado da Júlia
Zona de Atividades Económicas de Darque

Restaurants in Macieira de Rates

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Macieira

Clinics in Macieira de Rates

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidade de Saúde Familiar Calécia

Gas Stations in Macieira de Rates

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prio

Breweries in Macieira de Rates

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Coice
Távola dos cachorrinhos
Távola dos cachorrinhos

Stadiums & Teams in Macieira de Rates

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macieira de Rates

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPOLarge Airport
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Braga Municipal AerodromeMedium Airport
Ovar Air BaseMedium Airport
Vilar de Luz AirfieldMedium Airport
Aerodromo da Pedra da BroaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo do Cerval ULSmall Airport
Corvachã Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Espinho AirfieldSmall Airport
Laúndos Airfield ULSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Macieira de Rates

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Inclusivo - ÉLITE
CERMA
CLIMAIA
Clínica Pediátrica Ana Maria Maia
Clínica Sãvida Vermoim
Diagnóstico Completo Consultórios
EsferaSaúde
MaisClínica
PedraVerde Saúde
Unilabs Maia
Viver Melhor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macieira de Rates

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de Macieira de Rates

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 Macieira de Rates

What is the population of Macieira de Rates?

Macieira de Rates has a population of 2,083 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 930 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Macieira de Rates?

Macieira de Rates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

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