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Moncarapacho, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Moncarapacho is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 8,545. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

8,545 Population 253/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Moncarapacho

Moncarapacho

Moncarapacho is a former civil parish in the municipality of Olhão, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Moncarapacho e Fuseta.

People

Population8,545
Density253/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population8,545
Population Density253 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates37.0836°, -7.7876°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moncarapacho

Moncarapacho is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 8,545. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Moncarapacho

Moncarapacho has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.3° 55.1
Feb 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 38.9
Mar 15°C / 59°F 11° / 18.9° 44.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 12.7° / 20.5° 40.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 22.9
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.6° 6.2
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.8° / 29° 1.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.9° 4.9
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 26.2° 27.8
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16.2° / 23.3° 56.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 12° / 19.4° 74.5
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.9° 101.6
Moncarapacho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates37.0836°N, 7.7876°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 50 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 86 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 73 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 82 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 84 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 85 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 117 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 73 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 48 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 104 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 67 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 49 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 112 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 86 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 85 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 141 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 100 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 122 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 117 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 107 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Moncarapacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Moncarapacho

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica Doutor António João Eusébio
Escola Básica de Santa Catarina
Escola Básica de Moncarapacho
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Radio Stations near Moncarapacho

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alvor FM pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RUA FM electric, groove MP3
Radio Guadiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moncarapacho

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Algarve Life Sciences Center
Casa João Lúcio
Casa Memória da N2
Exposição Cortiça
Faro story spot
Galeria de Arte e Bar
In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia
Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé
Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel
Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia
Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia
Museu Islâmico
Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal de Faro
Museu Municipal de Olhão
Museu Paroqual de Moncarapacho
Museu Regional do Algarve
Museum of the traditional tuna fishing
Núcleo Museológico Fenício
Palacete Belmarço
Tavira Science Centre

Libraries in Moncarapacho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Distrital de Faro0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca do Campus da Penha0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro de Campos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José Mariano Gago0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner0.0
Professora Maria José Fraqueza0.0

Farmers Markets in Moncarapacho

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Largo da Feira de Tavira
Largo do Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado da Luz de Tavira
Mercado de Estoi
Mercado de Loulé
Mercado de Loulé
Mercado Mensal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal da Fuseta
Mercado Municipal de Quelfes
Mercado Municipal de São Bras
Mercado Municipal de Tavira
Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira
Praças de Olhão
Praças de Olhão

Hotels in Moncarapacho

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colina Verde
Fazenda Nova
Quinta da Fonte do Bispo
Vila Monte Farm House

Restaurants in Moncarapacho

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

António
Colibri
O Cortiço
Restaurante Á Terra
Snack Bar A Caravela

Cafes in Moncarapacho

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar do Mercado
Café Central
Café Dijo
Café Machado
Café Mendonça
Café Parisiense
O Tropical
Pastelaria Madeira's
Snack Bar Henriqueta
Snack Bar O Chefe
Snack Bar Rofito

Clinics in Moncarapacho

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Moncarapacho
Centro de Saúde de Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo

Dentists in Moncarapacho

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica do Sorriso

Veterinaries in Moncarapacho

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SotaVet

Gas Stations in Moncarapacho

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galp
Moeve
Moeve
OZ Energia

Banks in Moncarapacho

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Golf Courses in Moncarapacho

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colina Verde Golf & Sports Resort Executive Course
Vila Monte Golf Course

Breweries in Moncarapacho

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
NanoBrew Fuzeta

Stadiums & Teams in Moncarapacho

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moncarapacho

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moncarapacho

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Treatment Centers in Moncarapacho

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moncarapacho

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Acção Bíblica
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja de Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Igreja de São Miguel
Igreja Matriz de Moncarapacho

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 Moncarapacho

What is the population of Moncarapacho?

Moncarapacho has a population of 8,545 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 253 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moncarapacho?

Moncarapacho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

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