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Porches is a small town in Faro, Portugal with a population of 2,011. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Porches
Porches is a civil parish/freguesia in the municipality of Lagoa in Portugal, about 10 km east of the city of Lagoa. The population in 2011 was 2,011, in an area of 15.64 km2. It was elevated to the status of a town on July 12, 2001.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,011 |
| Population Density | 333 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1267°, -8.4016° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Faro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.3 inches (516 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Porches
Porches is a small town in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 2,011. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1267°N, 8.4016°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 143 km |
| 881 | CADIZ | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Porches has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Porches
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infantário | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Porches | — | — | — | — |
| Nobel Algarve British International School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Porches
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvor FM | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Lagoa | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUA FM | electric, groove | MP3 | |
| TLA Rádio | local music, world music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Porches
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica | ||||
| Casa-Museu João de Deus | ||||
| Consciencia | ||||
| Museu Casa Rosa | ||||
| Museu da Cortiça | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Diogo Gonçalves | ||||
| Museu do Traje e das Tradições | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Arqueologia | ||||
| Portimao Museum | ||||
| Silves Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Studio Bongard |
Libraries in Porches
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Portimão | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Silves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porches
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvoeiro Municipal Market | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado da Guia | |||||
| Mercado de Alte | |||||
| Mercado de Armação de Pera | |||||
| Mercado de Armação de Pêra | |||||
| Mercado de Pêra | |||||
| Mercado de Tunes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Albufeira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Alvor | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Lagoa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Algoz | |||||
| Municipal Market Silves |
Hotels in Porches
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porches
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porches
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Porches
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porches
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porches
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porches
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Artesanal Marafada | ||||
| Cerveja Marafada |
Stadiums & Teams in Porches
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porches
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | FAO | Large Airport |
| Portimão Airport | PRM | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo de Ourique | — | Small Airport |
| Lagos Airfield ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Martim Longo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Torre Vã | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Belo | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Porches
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posto de Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porches
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela do Bom Pastor | |
| Igreja Matriz de Porches |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Porches?
Porches has a population of 2,011 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 333 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porches?
Porches enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.