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Minas de São Domingos, Portugal

Beja · Portugal

Minas de São Domingos is a small town in Beja, Portugal with a population of 2,500. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,500 Population 3,247/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Minas de São Domingos

Minas de São Domingos

The São Domingos Mine is a deserted open-pit mine in Corte do Pinto, Mértola municipality, Alentejo region, Portugal. This site is one of the volcanogenic massive sulfide ore deposits in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, which extends from the southern Portugal into Spain. It was the first place in Portugal to have electric lighting.

People

Population2,500
Density3,247/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population2,500
Population Density3,247 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates37.6732°, -7.4977°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBeja
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Minas de São Domingos

Minas de São Domingos is a small town in Portugal (Beja) with a population of 2,500. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Minas de São Domingos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density3,247/sq mi
Coordinates37.6732°N, 7.4977°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 111 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 143 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 148 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 110 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 117 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 133 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 62 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 130 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 115 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 148 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 124 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 131 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 145 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 110 km
Aug 10, 2004 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain M4.0 104 km
Aug 5, 2006 56 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.0 125 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 105 km
Aug 3, 2004 69 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.0 145 km
Jun 26, 2004 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain M4.0 107 km
Feb 20, 2005 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Minas de São Domingos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Minas de São Domingos

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Santana de Cambas
Escola Básica da Mina de São Domingos
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Radio Stations near Minas de São Domingos

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiolé (ES) AAC+ 56 kbps
Rádio Horizonte Algarve house, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Planície 92.8 Moura local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Guadiana MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Pax MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Castrense adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Minas de São Domingos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arte Islamica
Arte Sacra
Basílica Paleocristã
Casa de Mértola
Forja do Ferreiro
Museo Minero
Museu do Contrabando
Núcleo Museológico de Alcaria dos Javazes
Núcleo Museológico do Mosteiro
The Roman House

Libraries in Minas de São Domingos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa dos Condes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Minas de São Domingos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Mina de São Domingos
Mercado Municipal de Mértola

Hotels in Minas de São Domingos

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alentejo Star Hotel

Restaurants in Minas de São Domingos

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Pasto A Taberna
Mina de Sabores
Restaurante Al Andaluz
Restaurante Alentejo
São Domingos
Seppia

Cafes in Minas de São Domingos

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Associação de Reformados da Mina de São Domingos
Café Central
Café do Altinho
Café Estrela
Cafetaria Mariazinha
Centro de Convívio Cultural e Recreativo de Santana de Cambas
Milénio
Sociedade dos Bens
Talho “O Mineiro”

Veterinaries in Minas de São Domingos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinária Sabine

Gas Stations in Minas de São Domingos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jorge Madeira Silvestre

Airports Near Minas de São Domingos

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Beja Airport / AirbaseBYJMedium Airport
Aérodromo de Ferreira do AlentejoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Figueira dos CavaleirosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Beas AirstripSmall Airport
Beja Civil Airfield ULSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Campinho Airfield ULSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade da Lentisca AirstripSmall Airport
Herdade do EsporãoSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mafé - Gibraleón AirfieldSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da AdiçaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Pista do Monte das TezasSmall Airport
Pista Forestal ValdelamusaSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Minas de São Domingos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de São Domingos
Igreja Paroquial de Corte do Pinto
Igreja Paroquial de Santana de Cambas

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Founded
1850

🇵🇹 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 Minas de São Domingos

What is the population of Minas de São Domingos?

Minas de São Domingos has a population of 2,500 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 3,247 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Minas de São Domingos?

Minas de São Domingos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

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