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Rio Maior, Portugal
Santarém · Portugal
Rio Maior is a small city in Santarém, Portugal with a population of 12,064. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Rio Maior
Rio Maior is a municipality in the Santarém District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 21,192, in an area of 272.76 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 12,064 |
| Population Density | 322 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3373°, -8.9391° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Santarém |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0 inches (915 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rio Maior
Rio Maior is a small city in Portugal (Santarém) with a population of 12,064. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Rio Maior
Rio Maior 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3373°N, 8.9391°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1531 | TAGUS RIVER, LISBON | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Rio Maior has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Rio Maior
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB1 de Vale de Óbidos | — | — | — | — |
| A Tocata - Escola de Música | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Marinhas do Sal | — | — | — | — |
| Universidade Sénior | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Luis de Camões | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Profissional de Rio Maior | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Doutor Augusto César da Silva Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Poeta Ruy Belo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Integrada Fernando Casimiro Pereira da Silva | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Mina do Espadanal | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Latino Coelho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Asseiceira | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Águas Férreas | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio do Alto do Pina | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educação Especial "O Ninho" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rio Maior
9 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 |
Museums in Rio Maior
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum | ||||
| Atelier-Museu António Duarte | ||||
| Atelier-Museu João Fragoso | ||||
| Central Elétrica da Confluência dos Rios | ||||
| Espaço da Concas | ||||
| Municipal Museum | ||||
| Museu Barata Feyo | ||||
| Museu da Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu da Cerâmica | ||||
| Museu das Máquinas Falantes | ||||
| Museu de José Malhoa | ||||
| Museu do Moinho | ||||
| Museu do Mosteiro de Alcobaça | ||||
| Museu do Têxtil de Mira de Aire | ||||
| Museu do Vinho | ||||
| Museu do Vinho | ||||
| Museu Leopoldo de Almeida | ||||
| Museu Municipal do Bombarral | ||||
| Núcleo de Arte Sacra de Aljubarrota | ||||
| Parish Museum | ||||
| Real Fábrica do Gelo | ||||
| Villa Romana de Rio Maior |
Libraries in Rio Maior
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal das Caldas da Rainha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Alcobaça | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Óbidos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Rio Maior | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Bombarral | 0.0 | |||||
| Francisco Almeida Grandella | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rio Maior
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Alfeizerão | |||||
| Mercado da Merceana | |||||
| Mercado da Merceana (Entrada Norte) | |||||
| Mercado de Santana | |||||
| Mercado de São João | |||||
| Mercado do Peixe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Alcobaça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Bombarral Casimiro da Silva Marques | |||||
| Mercado Semanal das Caldas da Rainha | |||||
| Praça da República |
Hotels in Rio Maior
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rio Maior
43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rio Maior
37 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rio Maior
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rio Maior
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rio Maior
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rio Maior
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rio Maior
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rio Maior
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rio Maior
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rio Maior
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rio Maior
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rio Maior
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | Large Airport |
| Alverca Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Cascais Airport | CAT | Medium Airport |
| Monte Real Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Montijo Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sintra Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tancos Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Azambuja UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia UL | — | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Leiria | — | 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 |
| Amendoeira Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Benavente UL | — | Small Airport |
| Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL | — | Small Airport |
| Ciborro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Faias UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade da Galega | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Pontal Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Herdade do Rio Frio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Leziria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Military Airfield of Santa Margarida | — | Small Airport |
| Piper Road Airstrip | — | 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 Valada do Ribatejo | — | Small Airport |
| Pista de Volta do Vale | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Arrepiado | — | 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 |
| Vendas Novas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rio Maior
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios de Rio Maior |
Treatment Centers in Rio Maior
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Reabilitação do Bombarral |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rio Maior
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Aparição | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Barreira | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Victória | |
| Capela de São Domingos | |
| Cemitério | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja de Rio Maior | |
| Igreja de São Sebastião | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová |
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Rio Maior?
Rio Maior has a population of 12,064 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 322 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rio Maior?
Rio Maior enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.