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Porches, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

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).

2,011 Population 333/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Porches

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

Population2,011
Density333/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population2,011
Population Density333 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates37.1267°, -8.4016°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Porches enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates37.1267°N, 8.4016°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

425 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 139 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 90 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 88 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 119 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 139 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 137 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 84 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 100 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 82 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 74 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 123 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 32 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 111 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 105 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 95 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 54 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 101 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 88 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 103 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 145 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 50,000 143 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Portimão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Silves0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge0.0

Farmers Markets in Porches

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Albergaria Dom Manuel
O Rústico
Quinta Vale d'el Rei Suite & Village Resort
Quintinha Village
Suites Alba Resort & SPA

Restaurants in Porches

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Rampa
A Rampa
Burger Ranch
Casa Algarve - Bar e Bistro
Casa de Pasto A Paragem
O Leão de Porches
O Paulo
O Pirata
Porches Velho
Restaurante Vila Vita
Ti Teresa
Victoria's
Vila Vita Biergarten

Cafes in Porches

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Roda
Café Bom Sol
Palmeiras
Snack-Bar O Nuno
Snack-Bar Para Aqui

Clinics in Porches

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Porches

Gas Stations in Porches

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP

Banks in Porches

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Breweries in Porches

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Marafada
Cerveja Marafada

Stadiums & Teams in Porches

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Porches

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista da Torre VãSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport

Post Offices in Porches

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posto de Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porches

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela do Bom Pastor
Igreja Matriz de Porches

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Founded
1600

🇵🇹 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 Porches

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.

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