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Tocha, Portugal

Coimbra · Portugal

Tocha is a small town in Coimbra, Portugal with a population of 3,992. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,992 Population 159/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Tocha

Tocha

Tocha is a civil parish in the municipality of Cantanhede, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,992, in an area of 78.44 km².

People

Population3,992
Density159/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population3,992
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates40.3131°, -8.7534°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceCoimbra
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (861 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocha

Tocha is a small town in Portugal (Coimbra) with a population of 3,992. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Tocha

Tocha has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 913 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.4° 119.6
Feb 11°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15° 82.1
Mar 13.4°C / 56°F 9° / 17.7° 79.0
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.8° / 18.5° 89.4
May 17°C / 63°F 12.2° / 21.8° 65.8
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.8° 30.3
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 15.6° / 27° 12.7
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 16° / 27.7° 15.1
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.2° 54.4
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 13.3° / 21.6° 121.5
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.1° 128.8
Dec 10.5°C / 51°F 7.2° / 13.8° 113.9
Tocha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Portugal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates40.3131°N, 8.7534°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 145 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 5 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 112 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 143 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 41 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 137 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 130 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 81 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 64 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 127 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 34 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 20 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 75 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 144 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 81 km
Oct 20, 1994 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal M3.4 122 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 61 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal M3.4 118 km
Nov 10, 1997 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal M3.4 46 km
Dec 30, 1996 37 km W of Peniche, Portugal M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Tocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Tocha

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica da Sanguinheira - - - -
Escola Básica e Secundária João Garcia Bacelar - - - -
Escola Básica da Tocha - - - -
Escola Básica de Viso - - - -
Escola Básica de Netos - - - -
Centro Escolar do Bom Sucesso - - - -
Escola Básica de Gesteira - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tocha

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Terranova 105 - MP3 128 kbps
RUC Rádio Universidade de Coimbra alternative, college radio MP3 256 kbps
Rádio Regional do Centro local news, news MP3 128 kbps
97fm Rádio Clube de Pombal - MP3 192 kbps
Rádio Botareu - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tocha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretação da Reserva Natural do Paul de Arzila
Centro Interpretativo de Arte-Xávega
Museu da Pedra
Museu de Etnomúsica da Bairrada
Museu de Mira
Museu do Campo
Museu do Mar
Museu Etnográfico do Grupo Típico de Ancã
Museu LOAD ZX Spectrum
Museu Municipal Santos Rocha
Museu Rural e Etnográfico - Rancho Regional "Os Esticadinhos"
Núcleo Museológico do Hospital Colónia Rovisco Pais
Núcleo Museológico do Sal
Radiolândia

Libraries in Tocha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Praia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cantanhede0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Montemor-o-Velho0.0
Polo de Leitura do Troviscal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tocha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Bustos
Feira de Cantanhede
Feira de Maiorca
Feira dos 5
Galeria Bolivar
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado de Montemor o velho
Mercado de Quiaios
Mercado de Vilarinho do Bairro
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal da Figueira da Foz
Mercado Municipal de Cantanhede
Praça da Tocha
Praça da Tocha
Praça da Tocha

Hotels in Tocha

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Arcada
Hotel Arcada

Restaurants in Tocha

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amigo
Cova do Finfas
Joka
Manuel do Evaristo
O Diogo
O Rei dos Leitões
O Rodizio
Panorama
Restaurante Avenida
Restaurante do Parque
Restaurante Evaristo
Restaurante Residencial Arcada
Vida Boa

Cafes in Tocha

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finfas

Clinics in Tocha

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde da Tocha
Unicare
USAF - Progresso e Saúde

Dentists in Tocha

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica da Tocha - Medicina Dentária
Dr. António Bento
Tochoral

Veterinaries in Tocha

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DomBicho - Clínica Vetérnaria da Tocha

Gas Stations in Tocha

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alves Bandeira
Cooperativa Agrícola da Tocha
Galp
Galp
Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Tocha

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola

Stadiums & Teams in Tocha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tocha

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra-Medium Airport
Monte Real Air Base-Medium Airport
Ovar Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerodromo da Lousã-Small Airport
Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Leiria-Small Airport
Aerodromo de Pias Longas (New) UL-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Pombal UL-Small Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere UL-Small Airport
Campo de Voo de Valdonas UL-Small Airport
Casarão UL-Small Airport
Espinho Airfield-Small Airport
Quinta de Fôja-Small Airport
São Jacinto Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tocha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tocha

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha
Igreja da Praia da Tocha
Igreja Paroquial de Bom Sucesso

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 Tocha

What is the population of Tocha?

Tocha has a population of 3,992 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocha?

Tocha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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