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Seia, Portugal
Guarda · Portugal
Seia is a small city in Guarda, Portugal with a population of 7,082. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Seia
Seia is a municipality in Guarda District in Portugal. The population in 2021 was 21,755, in an area of 453.69 square kilometres (175.17 mi2). Its urban population is about 7,000. Seia was elevated to city status on 3 July 1986. The municipality is situated on the northwestern slope of Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal, with a top height of 1993 meters. The present Mayor is António Luciano Silva Ribeiro, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is July 3. Seia has an annual cinema festival called CineEco that focuses on films with ecological and natural themes.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,082 |
| Population Density | 569 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4151°, -7.7086° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Guarda |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,452 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Seia
Seia is a small city in Portugal (Guarda) with a population of 7,082. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4151°N, 7.7086°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 8.5 in |
Seia has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Seia
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária de Seia | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica Doutor Abranches Ferrão | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclo Guilherme Correia de Carvalho | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar de Seia | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de Tazém | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Tourais-Paranhos | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Profissional da Serra da Estrela | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Moimenta da Serra | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Paços da Serra | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Santiago | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Seia
7 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 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Seia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa da Cultura | ||||
| Casa da Ribeira | ||||
| Casa Museológica de São Jorge da Beira | ||||
| Casa Típica | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da Argemela | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da República Afonso Costa | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação Histórica e Arqueológica de Fornos de Algodres | ||||
| Centro de Monitorização e Interpretação Ambiental | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo de Arte Rupestre | ||||
| Coleção Arqueológica José Coelho | ||||
| Escola da Floresta | ||||
| Lagar de Azeite | ||||
| Museu a Miniatura Aurtomóvel | ||||
| Museu Casa d'Avó | ||||
| Museu da Aldeia | ||||
| Museu da Covilhã | ||||
| Museu da Misericórdia de Viseu | ||||
| Museu de Almeida Moreira | ||||
| Museu de Arte Moderna Abel Manta | ||||
| Museu de Arte Rural | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu de História da Cidade | ||||
| Museu de Piodão | ||||
| Museu do Azeite | ||||
| Museu do Brinquedo | ||||
| Museu do Oleiro | ||||
| Museu Keil do Amaral | ||||
| Museu Municipal Doutor António Simões Saraiva | ||||
| Museu Nacional do Pão | ||||
| Museu Nacional Grão Vasco | ||||
| Museu Natural da Electricidade de Seia | ||||
| Museu Paroquial de Arta Sacra | ||||
| Museu Urgeiriça | ||||
| Santa Rita |
Libraries in Seia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Distrital de Viseu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Dom Miguel da Silva | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Adelino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Covilhã | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Fornos de Algodres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Mangualde | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Nelas | 0.0 | |||||
| Blblioteca Municipal de Seia | 0.0 | |||||
| Cabine de Leitura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Municipal da Juventude | 0.0 | |||||
| Serviços académicos ESAV | 0.0 | |||||
| Virgilio Ferreira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Seia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira semanal de Seia | |||||
| Largo da feira semanal | |||||
| Mercado dos Produtores | |||||
| Mercado Local | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Fornos de Algodres | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nelas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Gouveia | |||||
| Mercado Unhais da Serra | |||||
| Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Canas de Senhorim |
Hotels in Seia
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Seia
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Seia
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Seia
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Seia
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Seia
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Seia
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Seia
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Seia
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Seia
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Seia
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Seia
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Seia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervejaria Antártida |
Stadiums & Teams in Seia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Seia
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 Seia
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodromo de Castelo Branco | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | VSE | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Lousã | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo da Pampilhosa da Serra | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Coja | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Seia | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere UL | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodromo Municipal de Proença-a-Nova | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de Voo da Quinta Branca | - | Small Airport |
| Casarão UL | - | Small Airport |
| Dragoa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista do Cabeço da Vaca UL | - | Small Airport |
| Urros ULM | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Seia
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Seia
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Nossa Senhora das Necessidades | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora das Neves | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora de la Salette | |
| Capela de Santa Bárbara | |
| Capela de Santa Eufémia | |
| Capela de Santo António | |
| Capela de Santo Cristo do Calvário | |
| Capela de São João | |
| Capela de São Pedro | |
| Capela de São Sebastião | |
| Capela do Senhor dos Milagres | |
| Capela Mortuária | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia de Seia | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção | |
| Igreja de Paços da Serra | |
| Igreja de Santa Marinha | |
| Igreja de São Martinho | |
| Igreja Matriz de Lajes | |
| Igreja Matriz de Pinhanços | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Seia
What is the population of Seia?
Seia has a population of 7,082 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 569 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Seia?
Seia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.