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São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

São Bartolomeu de Messines is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 8,381. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

8,381 Population 85/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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People

Population8,381
Density85/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population8,381
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates37.2565°, -8.2867°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (552 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São Bartolomeu de Messines

São Bartolomeu de Messines is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 8,381. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

São Bartolomeu de Messines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area98.8 sq mi (255.9 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates37.2565°N, 8.2867°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 137 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 92 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 97 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 124 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 109 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 133 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 96 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 86 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 79 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 118 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 118 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 134 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 101 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 49 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 144 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 71 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 103 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 144 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 119 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
881 CADIZ Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest

São Bartolomeu de Messines has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in São Bartolomeu de Messines

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primaria
Escola Básica de Amorosa
Escola Básica João de Deus
Escola Básica de São Bartolomeu de Messines
Escola Básica de Portela
Jardim-Escola João De Deus De São Bartolomeu De Messines
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Radio Stations near São Bartolomeu de Messines

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 São Bartolomeu de Messines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica
Casa-Museu João de Deus
Consciencia
Minimuseu
Museu Arqueológico e Etnográfico Manuel Vicente Guerreiro
Museu Casa Rosa
Museu da Cortiça
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu do Traje e das Tradições
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Polo Museológico de Salir
Portimao Museum
Silves Archaeological Museum
Studio Bongard

Libraries in São Bartolomeu de Messines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Municipal0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira0.0
Arquivo Municipal de Lagoa0.0
Biblioteca José Viegas Gregório0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Silves0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge0.0

Farmers Markets in São Bartolomeu de Messines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carvoeiro Municipal Market
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado da Guia
Mercado de Alte
Mercado de Armação de Pêra
Mercado de Armação de Pera
Mercado de Pêra
Mercado de Tunes
Mercado do Fruta
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras
Mercado Municipal de Albufeira
Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Mercado Municipal do Algoz
Municipal Market Silves

Hotels in São Bartolomeu de Messines

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Residencial Titel Raquel

Restaurants in São Bartolomeu de Messines

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Academico
Café Silva
Casa da Vinha
Casa de Pasto o Guerreiro
Casa de Pasto o Petisco
Estrela do Sul Snack Bar
O Gralha
Tapas com vinho

Cafes in São Bartolomeu de Messines

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avenida Sol
Bora La
Divina Doçura
Gralha
Tasca Beira Serra

Zoos in São Bartolomeu de Messines

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Nacional de Reprodução de Lince Ibérico
Cercados do Lince Ibérico

Veterinaries in São Bartolomeu de Messines

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinário "Arca de Noé"

Train Stations in São Bartolomeu de Messines

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Messines - Alte

Bus Stations in São Bartolomeu de Messines

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #1308530733

Gas Stations in São Bartolomeu de Messines

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Galp
Intermarché
Lusiadagás
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in São Bartolomeu de Messines

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BPI
Crédito Agrícola
Novo Banco

Breweries in São Bartolomeu de Messines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Marafada
Cerveja Marafada

Stadiums & Teams in São Bartolomeu de Messines

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São Bartolomeu de Messines

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de DaroeiraSmall 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 São Bartolomeu de Messines

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Bartolomeu de Messines

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de Sant'Ana
Ermida de São Pedro
Igreja Matriz de São Bartolomeu
Morábito do Cemitério de São Bartolomeu de Messines
Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová

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 São Bartolomeu de Messines

What is the population of São Bartolomeu de Messines?

São Bartolomeu de Messines has a population of 8,381 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 98.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in São Bartolomeu de Messines?

São Bartolomeu de Messines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.

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