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Monsanto, Portugal

Santarém · Portugal

Monsanto is a mid-size city in Santarém, Portugal with a population of 50,000. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

50,000 Population 5,051/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Monsanto

The Monsanto Company was an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation founded in 1901 and headquartered in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Monsanto's best-known product is Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide, developed in the 1970s. Later, the company became a major producer of genetically engineered crops. In 2018, the company ranked 199th on the Fortune 500 of the largest United States corporations by revenue.

People

Population50,000
Density5,051/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population50,000
Population Density5,051 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates39.4620°, -8.7118°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceSantarém
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monsanto

Monsanto is a mid-size city in Portugal (Santarém) with a population of 50,000. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Monsanto

Monsanto has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (22°C), the coldest is Jan (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 692 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.4°C / 49°F 0.2° / 18.7° 62.0
Feb 11.5°C / 53°F 3.1° / 21.8° 51.7
Mar 12.8°C / 55°F 3.3° / 24.3° 64.9
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 5.8° / 26.6° 81.2
May 17.9°C / 64°F 8.7° / 31.7° 32.0
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 10.9° / 33.7° 25.2
Jul 22°C / 72°F 12.7° / 37° 4.6
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 13° / 36.2° 6.3
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 10.7° / 33.9° 51.8
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 9.5° / 29.4° 112.2
Nov 13.7°C / 57°F 5.2° / 23.2° 95.7
Dec 11.1°C / 52°F 2° / 19.2° 104.3
Monsanto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density5,051/sq mi
Coordinates39.4620°N, 8.7118°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 101 km
Aug 19, 2016 84 km W of Peniche, Portugal M4.4 143 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 58 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 99 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 110 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 108 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 95 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 99 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 98 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 54 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 20 km
Jan 6, 2007 36 km SSW of Cascais, Portugal M3.6 142 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 43 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 126 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 76 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 42 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 131 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 102 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 76 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake - 30,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Monsanto has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Monsanto

Institution Type Founded Website
Auditório / Biblioteca College - ,
Cantina / Acesso ao ensino superior / Tesouraria College - ,
Coelheira 1 College - ,
Coelheira 2 College - ,
Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém (ESAS) College - Visit →
Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém (ESAS) College - Visit →
Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior (ESDRM) University - Visit →
Escola Superior de Educação University - ,
Escola Superior de Saúde de Santarém (ESSS) College - ,
FABLAB - ESES - IPS University - Visit →
FERNAVE University - ,
Instituto Politécnico de Santarém College - Visit →
Presidência / Serviços Centrais / Serviços de Ação Social College - ,
Quinta do Bonito - Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém (ESAS) College - Visit →
Quinta do Bonito - Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém (ESAS) College - Visit →
Secção de Pessoal College - ,
Serviços Académicos College - ,
Tesouraria | Secção de Contabilidade College - ,

Radio Stations near Monsanto

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
94FM Leiria - MP3 128 kbps
Torres Novas FM adult contemporary, world music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Terra Nova local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hiper FM electro, pop MP3 128 kbps
Tejo Rádio Jornal news, world music MP3 128 kbps
res fm - MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cister local music, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio 94 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Rádio 94FM leiria, local MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Regional do Centro local news, news MP3 128 kbps
97fm Rádio Clube de Pombal - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Monsanto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiga Cooperativa Agrícola - Lagar de Azeite
Capela Múndi
Casa de Francisco e Jacinta Marto
Casa de Lucia
Casa do Brasil
Casa dos Patudos - Museu de Alpiarça
Casa Museu Passos Canavarro
Casa-Estúdio Carlos Relvas
Casa-Museu Anselmo Braamcamp Freire
Casa-Museu João Soares
Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota
Equuspolis
Escola Antiga
Exposição Fatima Luz e Paz
Fundação Passos Canavarro
House of Aljustrel
House of the parents of Jacinta e Francisco Marto
Igreja de São João de Alporão
Monumento e Museu das Oferendas ao Soldado Desconhecido
Museo Francisco e Jacinta Marto
Museu Agrícola de Riachos
Museu Comunidade Concelhia da Batalha
Museu da Fundação Oureana
Museu da Vida de Cristo
Museu de Aguarelas Roque Gameiro
Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia
Museu de Cera de Fátima
Museu Diocesano de Santarém
Museu do Curtume
Museu do Têxtil de Mira de Aire
Museu Interativo Milagre de Fátima
Museu Municipal Carlos Reis
Museu Municipal de Ourém
Museu Municipal de Ourém
Museu Municipal de Porto de Mós
Museu Nacional Ferroviário
Museu Roque Gameiro
Museu Rural
Núcleo de Arte Sacra de Aljubarrota
Núcleo Museológico da Água
Núcleo Museológico da Central Hidroelétrica do Caldeirão
Núcleo Museológico de Santarém do Museu Nacional Ferroviário
Palácio do Pelourinho
Torre das Cabaças
Villa Romana de Rio Maior

Libraries in Monsanto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Riachos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Chamusca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Batalha José Travaços Santos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Calheta0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Golegã0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Alpiarça Doutor Hermínio Duarte Paciência0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Rio Maior0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Gustavo Pinto Lopes0.0
Livraria Costa0.0
Sala Leitura Bernardo Santareno0.0

Farmers Markets in Monsanto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Fátima
Mercado de Frutas do Carril
Mercado de São João
Mercado Diário
Mercado do Entroncamento
Mercado Moitas Venda
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Chamusca
Mercado Municipal da Maceira
Mercado Municipal de Ourem
Mercado Municipal de Santarém
Mercado Municipal de Torres Novas
Pavilhão Multiusos

Restaurants in Monsanto

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Pasto
Olhos d'Água

Cafes in Monsanto

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arbirú
Maxi Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Monsanto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Monsanto

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lisbon Humberto Delgado AirportLISLarge Airport
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra-Medium Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor-Medium Airport
Alverca Air Base-Medium Airport
Cascais AirportCATMedium Airport
Monte Real Air Base-Medium Airport
Sintra Air Base-Medium Airport
Tancos Airbase-Medium Airport
Aerodromo da Azambuja UL-Small Airport
Aerodromo da Lousã-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia UL-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Leiria-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Mação-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Muge-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Óbidos-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Pias Longas (New) UL-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Pombal UL-Small Airport
Aerodromo do Alqueidão UL-Small Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere UL-Small Airport
Alcochete Military Airfield-Small Airport
Benavente UL-Small Airport
Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL-Small Airport
Ciborro Airstrip-Small Airport
Herdade da Galega-Small Airport
Leziria Aerodrome-Small Airport
Military Airfield of Santa Margarida-Small Airport
Morargil Airfield-Small Airport
Piper Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista da Barragem do Maranhão-Small Airport
Pista da Chamusca-Small Airport
Pista da Garrocheira-Small Airport
Pista de Alcanena-Small Airport
Pista de Bilrete-Small Airport
Pista de Biscainho Brandão-Small Airport
Pista de Montargil-Small Airport
Pista de Valada do Ribatejo-Small Airport
Pista de Volta do Vale-Small Airport
Pista do Arrepiado-Small Airport
Pista do Monte do Lago-Small Airport
Quinta de Fôja-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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monsanto

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de Monsanto

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

Things to See Near Monsanto

57 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (6)
  • • Capela S.Domingos
  • • Castro de Alqueidão / S. Domingos
  • • Gruta da Aroeira
  • • Lapa da Bugalheira
  • • Praia Jurássica de São Bento
  • + 1 more
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Praia Fluvial dos Olhos d'Água do Alviela
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Castelo de Torres Novas
🕳️ Caves (15)
  • • Algar de abatimento "Janela Cársica"
  • • Algar do Mascas
  • • Algar do Pena
  • • Algar Sapateiro
  • • Cova da Velha
  • + 10 more
⛰️ Peaks (29)
  • • Abrã
  • • Aguda
  • • Aire
  • • Almonda
  • • Atalaia
  • + 24 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Ruinas do Moinho Velho
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Miradouro da Fórnea de Alcaria
  • • Miradouro da Nascente do Alviela
  • • Miradouro de Santa Marta
  • • Miradouro do Canhão da Ribeira dos Amiais

🇵🇹 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 Monsanto

What is the population of Monsanto?

Monsanto has a population of 50,000 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 5,051 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monsanto?

Monsanto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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