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Ribeira Brava, Portugal
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Ribeira Brava is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 5,932. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is a municipality on the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese Autonomous Region of Madeira. It is located along the southern coast, and is west of Câmara de Lobos and the regional capital Funchal, south of São Vicente, and east of Ponta do Sol. The population in 2011 was 13,375, in an area of 65.41 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,932 |
| Population Density | 517 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6748°, -17.0629° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.0 inches (737 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 5,932. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6748°N, 17.0629°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 11 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 11 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Ribeira Brava has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Ribeira Brava
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche da Ribeira Brava | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Secundária Padre Manuel Álvares | — | — | — | — |
| EB1/PE de Bica de Pau | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar Lombo de São João e São Paulo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ribeira Brava
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho dos Emigrantes | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) | antena 1, madeira | AAC 166 kbps | |
| Rádio Calheta | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ribeira Brava
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| Centro de Ciência Viva | ||||
| Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Engenho da cana de açucar | ||||
| Etnografico | ||||
| Exposição faróis da Madeira | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Ribeira Brava
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa das Mudas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do arco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ribeira Brava
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho da Camacha | |||||
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos | |||||
| Parque de Feiras |
Hotels in Ribeira Brava
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ribeira Brava
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ribeira Brava
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ribeira Brava
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ribeira Brava
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ribeira Brava
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ribeira Brava
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ribeira Brava
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ribeira Brava
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ribeira Brava
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ribeira Brava
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Ribeira Brava
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ribeira Brava
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Ribeira Brava
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ribeira Brava
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Igreja de São Bento |
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Ribeira Brava?
Ribeira Brava has a population of 5,932 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 517 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ribeira Brava?
Ribeira Brava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.