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Marmelete, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Marmelete is a small town in Faro, Portugal with a population of 1,087. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1,087 Population 17/sq mi density
1,201 ft Elevation 366 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Marmelete

Marmelete

Marmelete is a village and a freguesia (parish) in the concelho (municipality) of Monchique. The population in 2011 was 787, in an area of 139.91 km².

People

Population1,087
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Population1,087
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Coordinates37.3101°, -8.6681°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marmelete

Marmelete is a small town in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 1,087. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Marmelete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates37.3101°N, 8.6681°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

387 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 145 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 108 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 121 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 118 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 150 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 127 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 112 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 129 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 131 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 142 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 127 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 114 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 105 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 49 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 73 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 133 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 111 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 124 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 106 km
Feb 23, 2005 91 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 50,000 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Marmelete has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Marmelete

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

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 Marmelete

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aljezur Táctil Museu Municipal
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 Pintor José Cercas
Centro das Ciências de Lagos
Museo de Vila do Bispo
Museo do Mar et da terra da Carrapateira
Museu da Cortiça
Museu de Lagos Dr. José Formosinho
Museu Diogo Gonçalves
Museu Municipal de Aljezur
Portimao Museum
Silves Archaeological Museum
Studio Bongard

Libraries in Marmelete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Portimão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Silves0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Júlio Dantas0.0
Posto Público Associativo0.0

Farmers Markets in Marmelete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carvoeiro Municipal Market
Mercado
Mercado de levante - viv'o mercado
Mercado de Vila do Bispo
Mercado do Rogil
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Aljezur
Mercado Municipal de Alvor
Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro
Municipal Market Silves
Praça de Odeceixe

Hotels in Marmelete

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Algarve Race Resort
Vista do Falcão Residences

Restaurants in Marmelete

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe do Ernesto
Restaurante Snack-Bar Luz
Snack Bar
Sol e Serra
Tasca do Petrol

Cafes in Marmelete

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esplanada O Tita

Gas Stations in Marmelete

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Marmelete

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Airports Near Marmelete

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de DaroeiraSmall Airport
Aérodromo de Ferreira do AlentejoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marmelete

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Foz do Carvalhoso
Chapel of Saint Anthony
Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Marmelete

What is the population of Marmelete?

Marmelete has a population of 1,087 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 62.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marmelete?

Marmelete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

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