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Merelim, Portugal
Braga · Portugal
Merelim is a small city in Braga, Portugal with a population of 5,363. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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About Merelim
Merelim, Panoias e Parada de Tibães is a civil parish in the municipality of Braga, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Merelim, Panoias and Parada de Tibães. The population in 2011 was 5,363, in an area of 5.36 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 5,363 |
| Population Density | 1,856 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5857°, -8.4656° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Braga |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.2 inches (1,834 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (0 cm) |
About Merelim
Merelim is a small city in Portugal (Braga) with a population of 5,363. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5857°N, 8.4656°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
Merelim has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Merelim
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo e Jardim de Infância de Cabanelas | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Merelim (São Paio) | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica do 2º e 3º Ciclo de Mosteiro e Cávado | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Sobral | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Panoias | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Merelim (São Pedro) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Merelim
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Nova Era | dj, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio NoAr | popular music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nove3cinco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Jazz Portugal | smooth jazz | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Rádio Amor Portugal | musica popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fama Rádio | local news, pop music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Rádio Cidade Hoje | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Barca | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Onda Viva | local music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| nigga.pt (chill) | - | OGG | |
| Rádio nove3cinco | latin, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Felgueiras | adult contemporary, fado | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Vizela | hits, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Santiago | football, local news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Antena Minho | news, sport | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Voz do Neiva | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| novecinco3cinco | dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Universitária do Minho | local music, world music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádio Popular Afifense | adult contemporary, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geice FM | classic hits, hits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rádio XL | oldies, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| All Stars Radio (ES) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| QEOM FM | - | AAC | |
| MetalON - The Heavy | heavy metal, metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádio Barcelos | news, sport | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Paralelo | indy | OGG |
Museums in Merelim
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Beata Alexandrina | ||||
| Casa da Cultura | ||||
| Casa do Brinquedo e da Brincadeira | ||||
| Casa do Conhecimento | ||||
| Casa do Território | ||||
| Casa Museu Soledade Malvar | ||||
| Casa Rolão | ||||
| Casa-Museu de Camilo Castelo Branco | ||||
| Centro de Artes e Ofícios dos Fornos da Cruz de Pedra | ||||
| Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e Arquitectura | ||||
| Convento de São Francisco | ||||
| Espaço Maria Ondina Braga | ||||
| Fonte do Ídolo | ||||
| Fundação Castro Alves | ||||
| Galeria dos Arcebispos | ||||
| Galeria Henrique Medina | ||||
| Galeria Municipal de Arte de Barcelos | ||||
| Geraz do Lima Carriage Museum | ||||
| Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães | ||||
| Museu Arqueológico Paço dos Duques | ||||
| Museu Bernardino Machado | ||||
| Museu da Abadia | ||||
| Museu da Cultura Castreja | ||||
| Museu da Guerra Colonial | ||||
| Museu da Imagem | ||||
| Museu da Indústria Têxtil | ||||
| Museu de Alberto Sampaio | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia Dom Diogo de Sousa | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu de Artes Tradicionais | ||||
| Museu de Balasar | ||||
| Museu de Cordofones Domingos Machado | ||||
| Museu de Olaria | ||||
| Museu de Olaria | ||||
| Museu do Automóvel | ||||
| Museu do Brinquedo Português | ||||
| Museu do Quartzo | ||||
| Museu do Traje Doutor Gonçalo Sampaio | ||||
| Museu dos Biscainhos | ||||
| Museu dos Terceiros | ||||
| Museu Ferroviário de Lousado | ||||
| Museu Ferroviário de Lousado | ||||
| Museu Ferroviário de Lousado | ||||
| Museu Internacional de Escultura Contemporânea | ||||
| Museu Municipal Abade Pedrosa | ||||
| Museu Nogueira da Silva | ||||
| Museu Nogueira da Silva | ||||
| Museu Paço dos Duques de Bragança | ||||
| Museu Pico de Regalados | ||||
| Museu Pio XII | ||||
| Museu Regional e Etnográfico de Alvito São Pedro | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico de Rates | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico de São Martinho de Dume | ||||
| Palácio do Raio | ||||
| Sociedade Martins Sarmento | ||||
| Solar dos Pinheiros | ||||
| Tesouro-Museu da Sé de Braga | ||||
| Torre de Santiago |
Libraries in Merelim
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Pimenta City Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| AO Livraria, Secretario Nacional do Apostolado da Oração | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal Alberto Sampaio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Cupertino de Miranda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Goães | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Museu de Arqueologia Dom Diogo de Sousa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fundação Jorge Antunes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Mariano Gago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lúcio Craveiro da Silva | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Camilo Castelo Branco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Barcelos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ponte de Lima | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Santo Tirso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Verde | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Raul Brandão | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Braga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Braga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Raul Brandão | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa da Cultura da Trofa | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Recursos Educativos | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Polo Ribeirão - Biblioteca Camilo Castela Branco | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Minho General Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Videoteca de Braga | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merelim
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mercearia | |||||
| Campo da Feira | |||||
| Campo da Feira de Barcelos | |||||
| Feira | |||||
| Feira | |||||
| Feira da Trofa | |||||
| Feira das Taipas | |||||
| Feira das Taipas | |||||
| Feira dos Frescos | |||||
| Flor de Nine | |||||
| Frutaria Carla | |||||
| Largo da Feira | |||||
| Largo da Feira | |||||
| Mercadinho | |||||
| Mercadinho | |||||
| Mercado d'Villa | |||||
| Mercado da Trofa | |||||
| Mercado de Vila das Aves | |||||
| Mercado do Parque | |||||
| Mercado do Parque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Barcelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Braga | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Famalicão | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santo Tirso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Vizela | |||||
| Mercado Produtos Biológicos | |||||
| Mercado Produtos Biológicos | |||||
| Mercado Riba D'Ave | |||||
| Mercado Rosinha | |||||
| Mercado Tirsense | |||||
| MiniMercado | |||||
| Minimercado Teresinha | |||||
| Minimercado Teresinha | |||||
| Nfrutas | |||||
| Nfrutas | |||||
| Puratos | |||||
| Recinto da feira de Amares | |||||
| Recinto da feira de Amares | |||||
| Supermercado da Júlia |
Restaurants in Merelim
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merelim
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Merelim
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merelim
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Merelim
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merelim
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | Large Airport |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | - | Medium Airport |
| Ovar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Vigo Airport | VGO | Medium Airport |
| Vila Real Airport | VRL | Medium Airport |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto UL | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo do Cerval UL | - | Small Airport |
| Corvachã Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Espinho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laúndos Airfield UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Merelim
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posto de Correios |
Treatment Centers in Merelim
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CERMA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merelim
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo | |
| Capela de Santa Ana | |
| Capela de Santo Estevão | |
| Capela de São Bento | |
| Capela de São Brás do Carmo | |
| Capela de São Roque | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Igreja de Cervães | |
| Igreja de São Paio de Merelim | |
| Igreja de São Pedro de Merelim | |
| Igreja Paroquial de Cabanelas | |
| Nossa Senhora |
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What is the population of Merelim?
Merelim has a population of 5,363 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,856 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Merelim?
Merelim 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.