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Odemira, Portugal

Beja · Portugal

Odemira is a small city in Beja, Portugal with a population of 5,830. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,830 Population 82/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Odemira

Odemira

Odemira, officially the Town of Odemira, is a town and a municipality in Beja District in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. The population in 2021 was 29,538, in an area of 1,720.6 square kilometres (664.3 mi2), making it the largest municipality of Portugal by area, but one of the least densely populated.

People

Population5,830
Density82/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population5,830
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates37.5980°, -8.6397°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceBeja
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (561 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Odemira

Odemira is a small city in Portugal (Beja) with a population of 5,830. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Odemira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area71.4 sq mi (185.0 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates37.5980°N, 8.6397°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

304 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 89 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 124 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 140 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 144 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 150 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 141 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 150 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 128 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 135 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 81 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 105 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 142 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 137 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 121 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 146 km
Feb 11, 2022 71 km S of Sagres, Portugal M4.1 139 km
Jan 4, 2005 80 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 142 km
May 7, 2005 77 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 138 km
Mar 26, 2000 69 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 136 km
Mar 6, 2005 61 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 138 km
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake - 30,000 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Odemira has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Odemira

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Profissional de Odemira - - - -
Escola Básica Damião de Odemira - - - -
Escola Básica de Odemira - - - -
Antiga Escola Primária de Venda Nova - - - -
Escola Secundária Doutor Manuel Candeias Gonçalves - - - -
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Radio Stations near Odemira

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps
TLA Rádio local music, world music MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Odemira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal José Saramago0.0

Farmers Markets in Odemira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Garden Fair
Mercado da Freguesia
Mercado das Brunheiras
Mercado do Rogil
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de São Luís
Praça de Odeceixe

Hotels in Odemira

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casas da Cerca
Portugal Nature Lodge
Residencial Idalio
Residencial Rita

Restaurants in Odemira

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

As Irmãs
Cheema Restaurant do Indiano
Duo Mira
Fonte Férrea
O Escondidinho
O Tarro
Os Bons Amigos
Taberna das Taliscas

Cafes in Odemira

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar
Café Central
Café Chafariz
Chocolates de Beatriz
Pastelaria Rita
Snack-Bar Central

Cinemas in Odemira

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine-Teatro Camacho Costa

Monuments in Odemira

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ao Cante Alentejano

Clinics in Odemira

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Odemira
Extensão de Saúde de Luzianes-Gare
PT #503301127
Serviço de Urgência Básica de Odemira
UCC Odemira
UCSP Odemira

Dentists in Odemira

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Correia
PT #12173672210
Sorriso Bonito

Bus Stations in Odemira

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Rodoviária do Alentejo - Odemira

Gas Stations in Odemira

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galp
Intermarché
Repsol

Banks in Odemira

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola
Millennium bcp

Stadiums & Teams in Odemira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Odemira

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Beja Airport / AirbaseBYJMedium Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de Daroeira-Small Airport
Aérodromo de Ferreira do Alentejo-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Figueira dos Cavaleiros-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Ourique-Small Airport
Lagos Airfield ULM-Small Airport
Pista da Herdade da Barrosinha-Small Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL-Small Airport
Pista da Torre Vã-Small Airport
Pista de Melides-Small Airport

Post Offices in Odemira

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Odemira

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Odemira
Igreja de Santa Maria
Igreja de São Salvador

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 Odemira

What is the population of Odemira?

Odemira has a population of 5,830 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 71.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Odemira?

Odemira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

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