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Turquel, Portugal

Leiria · Portugal

Turquel is a small town in Leiria, Portugal with a population of 4,434. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

4,434 Population 275/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Turquel

Turquel is a civil parish in the municipality of Alcobaça, Portugal. The population in 2011 was of 4,561 people, in 2021 it was down to 4,439.

People

Population4,434
Density275/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population4,434
Population Density275 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates39.4641°, -8.9774°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceLeiria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (915 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Turquel

Turquel is a small town in Portugal (Leiria) with a population of 4,434. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Turquel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Portugal avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates39.4641°N, 8.9774°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 94 km
Aug 19, 2016 84 km W of Peniche, Portugal M4.4 120 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 49 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 130 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 115 km
Aug 4, 2007 92 km W of Colares, Portugal M4.0 145 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 98 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 87 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 89 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 117 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 59 km
Jan 6, 2007 36 km SSW of Cascais, Portugal M3.6 130 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 144 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 34 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 34 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 17 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 61 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 118 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 148 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Turquel has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Turquel

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Santa Catarina
Escola do Ensino Básico do 1° Ciclo de Carvalhal de Turquel
Centro Escolar de Turquel
Escola Básica do Vimeiro
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Radio Stations near Turquel

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
94FM Leiria MP3 128 kbps
Torres Novas FM adult contemporary, world music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Terra Nova local music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hiper FM electro, pop MP3 128 kbps
Tejo Rádio Jornal news, world music MP3 128 kbps
res fm MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cister local music, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio 94 FM MP3 128 kbps
Rádio 94FM leiria, local MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Regional do Centro local news, news MP3 128 kbps
97fm Rádio Clube de Pombal MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Turquel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum
Atelier-Museu António Duarte
Atelier-Museu João Fragoso
Casa-Museu João Soares
Central Elétrica da Confluência dos Rios
Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota
Espaço da Concas
Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo
Monumento e Museu das Oferendas ao Soldado Desconhecido
Municipal Museum
Museu Barata Feyo
Museu Comunidade Concelhia da Batalha
Museu da Arte Sacra
Museu da Cerâmica
Museu das Máquinas Falantes
Museu de José Malhoa
Museu do Moinho
Museu do Mosteiro de Alcobaça
Museu do Vinho
Museu Doutor Joaquim Manso
Museu Leopoldo de Almeida
Museu Municipal de Porto de Mós
Museu Municipal do Bombarral
Museu Rural do Reguengo Grande
Núcleo de Arte Sacra de Aljubarrota
Parish Museum
Villa Romana de Rio Maior

Libraries in Turquel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Batalha José Travaços Santos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Calheta0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Nazaré0.0
Biblioteca Municipal das Caldas da Rainha0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Alcobaça0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Óbidos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Rio Maior0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Bombarral0.0
Mediateca do Reguengo Grande0.0

Farmers Markets in Turquel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Alfeizerão
Feira de Pataias
Loja do Telheiro
Mercado de Santana
Mercado de São João
Mercado do Peixe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal da Maceira
Mercado Municipal da Nazaré
Mercado Municipal de Alcobaça
Mercado Municipal do Bombarral Casimiro da Silva Marques
Mercado Semanal das Caldas da Rainha
Pavilhão Multiusos
Praça da República

Hotels in Turquel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quinta da Granja

Restaurants in Turquel

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vale do Vimeiro

Cafes in Turquel

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A.D.R. Casal da Coita
Bombas Vimeiro
Café Alexandre
Café da Feitosa - Café Moinho
Café DuBeto
Café HCT - Hóquei Club de Turquel
Café Maria Teresa
GCRD Rio Seco

Gas Stations in Turquel

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alves Bandeira
Alves Bandeira
Combustíveis Vimeiro

Breweries in Turquel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berlim
Galé

Stadiums & Teams in Turquel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Turquel

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lisbon Humberto Delgado AirportLISLarge Airport
Aerodromo Municipal de CoimbraMedium Airport
Alverca Air BaseMedium Airport
Cascais AirportCATMedium Airport
Monte Real Air BaseMedium Airport
Sintra Air BaseMedium Airport
Tancos AirbaseMedium Airport
Aerodromo da Azambuja ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo da LousãSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo de LeiriaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MugeSmall Airport
Aeródromo de ÓbidosSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Pias Longas (New) ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Pombal ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo do Alqueidão ULSmall Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere ULSmall Airport
Alcochete Military AirfieldSmall Airport
Benavente ULSmall Airport
Campo de Voo de Valdonas ULSmall Airport
Herdade da GalegaSmall Airport
Leziria AerodromeSmall Airport
Military Airfield of Santa MargaridaSmall Airport
Piper Road AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da ChamuscaSmall Airport
Pista da GarrocheiraSmall Airport
Pista de AlcanenaSmall Airport
Pista de BilreteSmall Airport
Pista de Biscainho BrandãoSmall Airport
Pista de Valada do RibatejoSmall Airport
Pista de Volta do ValeSmall Airport
Pista do ArrepiadoSmall Airport
Quinta de FôjaSmall Airport
RebochoSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirfieldSmall Airport
Santarém AirfieldSmall Airport
Tojeira Airfield ULSmall Airport
V. das Areias AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Turquel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posto de Correios Vimeiro

Treatment Centers in Turquel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Reabilitação do Bombarral

Churches & Religious Organizations in Turquel

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Carvalhal de Turquel
Capela do Silval
Igreja Casal da Coita
Igreja de Santa Catarina
Igreja do Vimeiro
Igreja Matriz da Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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 Turquel

What is the population of Turquel?

Turquel has a population of 4,434 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 275 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Turquel?

Turquel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

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