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Tunes, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Tunes is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 6,837. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

6,837 Population 1,410/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Tunes

Tunes

Tunes is a village in the civil parish of Algoz e Tunes, in the municipality of Silves, in Algarve region, Portugal. It was the seat of its own civil parish until 2013 when the parish of Tunes merged into the new parish of Algoz e Tunes. In 2001 there were 2002 inhabitants, in an area of approximately 12.13 square kilometres (4.68 mi2): there were 167 residents per kilometre square. Tunes is an important railway hub in southern Portugal.

People

Population6,837
Density1,410/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population6,837
Population Density1,410 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates37.1659°, -8.2592°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tunes

Tunes is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 6,837. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Tunes

Tunes has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.3° 55.1
Feb 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 38.9
Mar 15°C / 59°F 11° / 18.9° 44.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 12.7° / 20.5° 40.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 22.9
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.6° 6.2
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.8° / 29° 1.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.9° 4.9
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 26.2° 27.8
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16.2° / 23.3° 56.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 12° / 19.4° 74.5
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.9° 101.6
Tunes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density1,410/sq mi
Coordinates37.1659°N, 8.2592°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 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 M5.0 145 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 83 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 87 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 114 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 150 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 99 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 86 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 128 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 69 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 107 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 124 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 91 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 108 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 76 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 146 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 42 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 93 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 63 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 113 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Tunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tunes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Tunes
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Radio Stations near Tunes

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 Tunes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica
Casa-Museu João de Deus
Consciencia
In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia
Minimuseu
Museu Casa Rosa
Museu da Cortiça
Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu do Traje e das Tradições
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Polo Museológico de Salir
Silves Archaeological Museum

Libraries in Tunes

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
Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner0.0

Farmers Markets in Tunes

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

Restaurants in Tunes

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Pasto O Largo
Entre Linhas
O Foral
Restaurante
Restaurante Oliveira
Restaurante Zig Zag

Cafes in Tunes

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Pasto Tunense
Doce Tentação
Ornelas
Ponto de Encontro
Tunes Station Bar

Zoos in Tunes

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KrazyWorld Zoo
KrazyWorld Zoo

Clinics in Tunes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Tunes

Train Stations in Tunes

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tunes

Gas Stations in Tunes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrasquinho & Filhos

Breweries in Tunes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Artesanal Marafada
Cerveja Marafada

Stadiums & Teams in Tunes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tunes

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 Tunes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Loja CTT Tunes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tunes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Fátima

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 Tunes

What is the population of Tunes?

Tunes has a population of 6,837 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,410 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tunes?

Tunes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

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