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Rua, Portugal

Viseu · Portugal

Rua is a small town in Viseu, Portugal with a population of 601. Elevation: 2,024 ft (617 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

601 Population 156/sq mi density
2,024 ft Elevation 617 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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People

Population601
Density156/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Population601
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Coordinates40.9472°, -7.5755°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceViseu
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,349 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rua

Rua is a small town in Portugal (Viseu) with a population of 601. The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet (617 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Rua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Portugal avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates40.9472°N, 7.5755°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 147 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 147 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 129 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 72 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 92 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 118 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 33 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 146 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 130 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 133 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 147 km
Jul 27, 2003 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 147 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 28 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 28 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 63 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 125 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 90 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 31 km
Jun 14, 2004 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain M3.5 121 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 7.6 in

Rua has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Rua

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Rua - - - -
Escola Profissional Tecnológica e Agrária de Moimenta da Beira - - - -
Escola Primária do Carregal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rua

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Estação Diária Rádio, Viseu – 96.8 FM - MP3 128 kbps
VFM 94.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Lafões FM - MP3 192 kbps
Rádio Riba-Távora local music, news MP3 128 kbps
Antena Livre local music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Elmo local music, world music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Limite world music MP3 128 kbps
Estação Diária electro, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Clube de Lamego religion MP3 128 kbps
Universidade FM local music, student MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adega das Giestas Negras
Arquivo-Museu Diocesano de Lamego
Casa de Aquilino Ribeiro
Casa do Bandarra
Centro da Cultura Judaica
Centro Interpretativo da Mulher Duriense
Museu Arqueológico do Alto Paiva
Museu da Junta de Freguesia
Museu de Arte Sacra e Oficina de Cultura
Museu de Gulfar
Museu de Lamego
Museu de Trevões
Museu do Azeite
Museu do Azeite de Freches
Museu do Douro
Museu Eduardo Tavares
São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum

Libraries in Rua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca da Fundação Aquilino Ribeiro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Armamar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Sátão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Peso da Régua0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira Semanal do Peso da Régua
Largo da Feira
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Moimenta da Beira
Mercado Municipal do Peso da Régua
Mercado Sazonal

Hotels in Rua

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rural do Freixinho

Cafes in Rua

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brilhante
Café Joaninha
Café Oásis
D. Gracinha

Castles in Rua

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castelo do Adriano
Solar dos Condes da Azenha

Stadiums & Teams in Rua

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Ski Resorts Near Rua

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estância de Ski da Serra da Estrela 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rua

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Vila Real AirportVRLMedium Airport
Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto UL-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Coja-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Seia-Small Airport
Campo de Voo da Quinta Branca-Small Airport
Corvachã Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dragoa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mirandela Airfield-Small Airport
Pista do Cabeço da Vaca UL-Small Airport
Pista do Minhéu-Small Airport
Urros ULM-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rua

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Capela de Santa Bárbara
Capela de Santo Amaro
Capela do Penedo da Fonte Santa
Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos
Igreja de Espírito Santo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Igreja de Santa Bárbara
Igreja Matriz de Fonte Arcada
Igreja Matriz de Lamosa - Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Igreja Matriz de Pera Velha - de São Miguel
Igreja Paroquial de Escurquela
Igreja Paroquial de Vila da Rua
Mosteiro de Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Tabosa

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 Rua

What is the population of Rua?

Rua has a population of 601 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rua?

Rua has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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