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São João da Pesqueira, Portugal

Viseu · Portugal

São João da Pesqueira is a small city in Viseu, Portugal with a population of 7,874. Elevation: 1,998 ft (609 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

7,874 Population 276/sq mi density
1,998 ft Elevation 609 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About São João da Pesqueira

São João da Pesqueira

São João da Pesqueira is a municipality and town in the district of Viseu, in northern Portugal. As of the 2021 census, the municipality had a population of 6,775, covering an area of 266.11 square kilometres (102.75 mi2). The town itself is located in the civil parish of São João da Pesqueira e Várzea de Trevões, which had 2,273 inhabitants in the same year. The present mayor is Manuel Cordeiro, elected by a citizens' movement and the municipal holiday is June 24.

People

Population7,874
Density276/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Population7,874
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Coordinates41.1481°, -7.4049°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceViseu
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São João da Pesqueira

São João da Pesqueira is a small city in Portugal (Viseu) with a population of 7,874. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet (609 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

São João da Pesqueira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Portugal avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area28.5 sq mi (73.9 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates41.1481°N, 7.4049°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 2, 2015.

Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 125 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 125 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 114 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 46 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 66 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 143 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 37 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 125 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 115 km
Jul 27, 2003 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 125 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 114 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 43 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 29 km
Nov 22, 1990 4 km E of Lobios, Spain M3.6 140 km
May 24, 2004 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain M3.6 149 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 19 km
Jun 14, 2004 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain M3.5 104 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 102 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 35 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 6.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 6.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 6.8 in

São João da Pesqueira has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in São João da Pesqueira

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Profissional do Alto Douro
Escola Básica de São João da Pesqueira
Escola Básica do 2º e 3º Ciclos com Ensino Secundário de São João da Pesqueira
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Radio Stations near São João da Pesqueira

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Riba-Távora local music, news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Clube de Lamego religion MP3 128 kbps
Universidade FM local music, student MP3 128 kbps

Museums in São João da Pesqueira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Miguel Torga
CICA - Ansiães Castle Interpretive Center
Espaço Miguel Torga
Garganta Archaeological Center
Museu da Casa Grande
Museu da Memória Rural
Museu de Arte Sacra e Oficina de Cultura
Museu de Trevões
Museu do Azeite
Museu do Azeite - D'Origem
Museu Eduardo Tavares
Museu Etnográfico de Mogos
Núcleo Museológico da Telha - Telheira de Luzelos
São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum

Libraries in São João da Pesqueira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Alijó0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Mêda0.0
Municipal Library of Carrazeda de Ansiães0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in São João da Pesqueira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado dos Produtos Durienses
Mercado Municipal de Alijó
Mercado Municipal de Moimenta da Beira
Mercado Municipal de Sabrosa

Hotels in São João da Pesqueira

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Pesqdouro

Restaurants in São João da Pesqueira

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adega da Ana
Cantiflas
Cepa Velha
O Forno
Tasquinha da praza

Cinemas in São João da Pesqueira

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine-Teatro João Costa

Castles in São João da Pesqueira

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palácio de Cidrô
Palácio do Cabo

Clinics in São João da Pesqueira

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de São João da Pesqueira
UCC Entre Douro e Távora - Polo São João da Pesqueira
UCSP São João da Pesqueira
URAP Douro Sul - Polo São João da Pesqueira

Gas Stations in São João da Pesqueira

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cepsa
Intermarché

Banks in São João da Pesqueira

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Stadiums & Teams in São João da Pesqueira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São João da Pesqueira

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Bragança AirportBGCMedium Airport
Vila Real AirportVRLMedium Airport
Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo de ChavesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de SeiaSmall Airport
Base aérea de Verín-OímbraSmall Airport
Corvachã Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragoa AirstripSmall Airport
Mirandela AirfieldSmall Airport
Mogadouro AirfieldSmall Airport
Pista do MinhéuSmall Airport
Urros ULMSmall Airport

Post Offices in São João da Pesqueira

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in São João da Pesqueira

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Senhora da Graça
Capela de Cristo no Horto
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Lurdes
Capela de Santo Amaro
Capela de Santo António
Capela do Mileu
Capela do Santo Mártir
Casa do Convento
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja Matriz de São João da Pesqueira
Igreja Paroquial de Nagozelo do Douro
Santuário de São Salvador do Mundo

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 João da Pesqueira

What is the population of São João da Pesqueira?

São João da Pesqueira has a population of 7,874 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 28.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in São João da Pesqueira?

São João da Pesqueira has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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