All Countries
Meca, Portugal
Lisbon · Portugal
Meca is a small town in Lisbon, Portugal with a population of 1,719. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Discover Meca, Portugal
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Meca
Meca is a parish of the municipality of Alenquer, in western Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,719, in an area of 14.12 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,719 |
| Population Density | 537 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0818°, -9.0346° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Lisbon |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5 inches (444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Meca
Meca is a small town in Portugal (Lisbon) with a population of 1,719. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0818°N, 9.0346°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1531 | TAGUS RIVER, LISBON | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Meca has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Meca
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica de Canados | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Meca
52 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M80 Rádio – 80s | 80s, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Comercial | contemporary, dance | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Mega Hits | pop, top 40 | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Wonder 80's | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M80 rádio | 2000's, 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ORBITAL | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – Ballads | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Amália | fado, folklore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – Portugal | portuguese music, portuguese pop | AAC 127 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – 60s | 60s, 70s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – Rock | 80s, pop rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Antena 2 (Portugal) | classical | AAC 262 kbps | |
| SmoothFM | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 4Drive Jazz | jazz fusion, nu-jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – Indie | indie, indie rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 105.4 Cascais - O Rock da Linha | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Deep in Radio | electro, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Comercial Dance | dance, pop dance | AAC 127 kbps | |
| SuperFM | metal, portugal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – Pop | 70s, 80s | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Rádio MEO Music | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| REWIND 2000's | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – 90s | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – Dance | 70s, 80s | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Radio TugaNet | 80s, 90s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Maria Portugal | catholic, radio maria | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Torres Novas FM | adult contemporary, world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cascais FM 105.4 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rádio Marginal | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CM Rádio | news, sports news | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Marginal 98.1 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Porão da nau radio | classic hits | MP3 | |
| OXIGÉNIO 102.6 FM | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| MRR Manitu Rock Radio | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Lisboa | community radio, dj | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 4DJ 4Drive Jazz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| M80 Rádio – 70s | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Clube de Sintra | gospel, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hiper FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio RDS | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rádio Freguesia de Belém | local, local government | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gongas Radio | 1980s, 1990s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tejo Rádio Jornal | news, world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| res fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FOQO | electro, heavy metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SFTD RADIO | alternative rock, heavy metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádio do Concelho de Mafra | euro hits, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTP - Radio ZigZag | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Comercial Portugal | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Ultra FM | gospel, mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Meio Do Mato | radio | MP3 | |
| M80 Rádio – Soul | 70s, classic soul | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Meca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Nacional de Imagens em Movimento | ||||
| Atelier dos Brinquedos | ||||
| Casa Museu Mário Coelho | ||||
| Centro de Artes e Criatividade | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo das Linhas de Torres Vedras | ||||
| Cooperativa de Comunicação e Cultura de Torres Vedras | ||||
| Museu da Tojeira | ||||
| Museu do Ar - Pólo de Alverca | ||||
| Museu do Ciclismo Joaquim Agostinho | ||||
| Museu do Neo-Realismo | ||||
| Museu do Pastor | ||||
| Museu do vinho | ||||
| Museu do Vinho | ||||
| Museu do Vinho e da Vinha - Bucelas | ||||
| Museu Dom Pedro I | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Casa do Povo de Arcena | ||||
| Museu Irene Lisboa | ||||
| Museu João Mário | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Benavente | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Vila Franca de Xira | ||||
| Museu Municipal do Bombarral | ||||
| Museu Municipal Leonel Trindade | ||||
| Museu Popular Beatriz Costa | ||||
| Museu Rural do Reguengo Grande | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Agrícola | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico de Alverca | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Mártir Santo | ||||
| Palácio do Morgado | ||||
| Palácio do Sobralinho | ||||
| Real Fábrica do Gelo |
Libraries in Meca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT - Sociedade História Natural | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca da Venda do Pinheiro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Carregado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Irene Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Azambuja | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Póvoa de Santa Iria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Alenquer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Torres Vedras | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Vialonga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Bombarral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Irene Lisboa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Fernando Gomes de Sousa | 0.0 | |||||
| Fábrica das Palavras | 0.0 | |||||
| Francisco Almeida Grandella | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediateca do Reguengo Grande | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Papelaria Lusiada | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Santa Iria de Azóia | |||||
| Mercado da Merceana | |||||
| Mercado da Merceana (Entrada Norte) | |||||
| Mercado de São João | |||||
| Mercado de Vialonga | |||||
| Mercado do Choupal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Alenquer | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Samora Correia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Torres Vedras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Bombarral Casimiro da Silva Marques | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Carregado | |||||
| Mercado Paroquial de Bucelas | |||||
| Pavilhão Multiusos |
Stadiums & Teams in Meca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Meca
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | Large Airport |
| Alverca Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Cascais Airport | CAT | Medium Airport |
| Monte Real Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Montijo Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sintra Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tancos Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Azambuja UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo da Palma UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Leiria | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Muge | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Óbidos | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Pias Longas (New) UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo do Alqueidão UL | — | Small Airport |
| Alcochete Military Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Benavente UL | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL | — | Small Airport |
| Faias UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade da Galega | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Pontal Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Rio Frio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Leziria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Military Airfield of Santa Margarida | — | Small Airport |
| Pinheiro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Piper Road Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Chamusca | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Garrocheira | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Barrosinha | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Comporta | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Aguas de Moura | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Alcanena | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Bilrete | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Biscainho Brandão | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Montevil (Batalha) | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Valada do Ribatejo | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Volta do Vale | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Arrepiado | — | Small Airport |
| Rebocho | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Santarém Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tojeira Airfield UL | — | Small Airport |
| V. das Areias Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vendas Novas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Meca
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Reabilitação do Bombarral |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca | |
| Igreja de São Sebastião |
Quick Facts
🇵🇹 About Portugal
Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Meca
What is the population of Meca?
Meca has a population of 1,719 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 537 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Meca?
Meca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.5 inches.