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São João de Areias, Portugal

Viseu · Portugal

São João de Areias is a small town in Viseu, Portugal with a population of 1,939. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,939 Population 176/sq mi density
702 ft Elevation 214 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About São João de Areias

São João de Areias is a Portuguese civil parish in the municipality (concelho) of Santa Comba Dão, in the former-district of Viseu. The population in 2011 was 1,939, in an area of 21.51 km2.

People

Population1,939
Density176/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Population1,939
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates40.3872°, -8.0678°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceViseu
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,248 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São João de Areias

São João de Areias is a small town in Portugal (Viseu) with a population of 1,939. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

São João de Areias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Portugal avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates40.3872°N, 8.0678°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 146 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 54 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 89 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 72 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 91 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 133 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 112 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 98 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 106 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 94 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 69 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 89 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 27 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 130 km
Oct 20, 1994 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal M3.4 86 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 28 km
Oct 30, 2001 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.4 133 km
Nov 10, 1997 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal M3.4 102 km
May 2, 2015 1 km WSW of Arcos, Portugal M3.3 129 km
Jun 13, 1997 5 km SSW of Favaios, Portugal M3.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 7.1 in

São João de Areias has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in São João de Areias

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Santa Comba Dão - Sul
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Radio Stations near São João de Areias

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Estação Diária Rádio, Viseu – 96.8 FM MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Regional de Arouca fado, folklore MP3 128 kbps
RUC Rádio Universidade de Coimbra alternative, college radio MP3 256 kbps
VFM 94.6 MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Lafões FM MP3 192 kbps
Antena Livre local music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Botareu AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Limite world music MP3 128 kbps
Estação Diária electro, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in São João de Areias

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiga Cêramica Arganilense
Casa do Passal - Museu de Aristides de Sousa Mendes
Centro de Interpretaçao Mortagua na Batalha do Bussaco
Centro de Referência da Memória Goiense
Centro Interpretativo do Milho Antigo
Lagar de Varas de Parada
Museu da Nogueira
Museu de Arganil
Museu de Piodão
Museu do Automóvel do Caramulo
Museu do Azeite
Museu do Caramulo
Museu do Moinho Vitorino Nemésio
Museu Monsenhor Nunes Pereira
Museu Municipal Doutor António Simões Saraiva
Museu Municipal Manuel Soares de Albergaria
Museu Terra de Besteiros
Museu Terra de Besteiros - Reservas
Museu Urgeiriça

Libraries in São João de Areias

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Martins de Carvalho0.0
Biblioteca João Brandão0.0
Biblioteca José Adelino0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal António Francisco Barata0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Carregal do Sal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Nelas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Penacova0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Santa Comba Dão0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Torga0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tomás Ribeiro0.0

Farmers Markets in São João de Areias

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Arganil
Feira/ Parque de apoio ao visitante
Mercado de abastecimento
Mercado de Mortágua
Mercado Local
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Arganil
Mercado Municipal de Nelas
Mercado Municipal de Tábua
Mercado Municipal de Tondela
Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Canas de Senhorim
Recinto da Feira
Recinto da feira semanal de Tondela

Restaurants in São João de Areias

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante O Chafariz

Gas Stations in São João de Areias

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Stadiums & Teams in São João de Areias

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Ski Resorts Near São João de Areias

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 São João de Areias

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo de Castelo BrancoMedium Airport
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Aerodromo Municipal de CoimbraMedium Airport
Ovar Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerodromo da LousãSmall Airport
Aeródromo da Pampilhosa da SerraSmall Airport
Aerodromo da Pedra da BroaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CojaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Pombal ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo de SeiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere ULSmall Airport
Aérodromo Municipal de Proença-a-NovaSmall Airport
Campo de Voo da Quinta BrancaSmall Airport
Casarão ULSmall Airport
Espinho AirfieldSmall Airport
Pista do Monte do PomboSmall Airport
Quinta de FôjaSmall Airport
São Jacinto AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in São João de Areias

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Associação Portuguesa de Paralisia Cerebral de Viseu - Pólo de Oliveira do Conde (Carregal do Sal)

Churches & Religious Organizations in São João de Areias

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Santo Amaro
Capela de São Miguel
Capela de São Silvestre
Capela de Silvares
Capela Senhora da Ribeira de Parada
Igreja Matriz de São Miguel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Area
20.0 km² (7.7 mi²)

🇵🇹 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 de Areias

What is the population of São João de Areias?

São João de Areias has a population of 1,939 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in São João de Areias?

São João de Areias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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