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Valadares, Portugal
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Valadares is a small city in Porto, Portugal with a population of 9,255. Elevation: 1,883 ft (574 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Valadares
Valadares is a former civil parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Gulpilhares e Valadares. The population in 2011 was 10,678, in an area of 5.14 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,255 |
| Population Density | 2,331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1474°, -7.9812° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Porto |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,370 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Valadares
Valadares is a small city in Portugal (Porto) with a population of 9,255. The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet (574 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1474°N, 7.9812°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.6 in |
Valadares has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Valadares
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica de Santa Cruz do Douro | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica dos 2º e 3º Ciclos de Santa Marinha do Zêzere | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Valadares
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nove3cinco | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Estação Diária Rádio, Viseu – 96.8 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Regional de Arouca | fado, folklore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Lafões FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádio Riba-Távora | local music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Felgueiras | adult contemporary, fado | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Vizela | hits, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Santiago | football, local news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Antena Minho | news, sport | MP3 160 kbps | |
| novecinco3cinco | dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Estação Diária | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Clube de Lamego | religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MetalON - The Heavy | heavy metal, metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Universidade FM | local music, student | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Universitária do Minho | local music, world music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Valadares
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo-Museu Diocesano de Lamego | ||||
| Casa das Bengalas | ||||
| Casa de Tormes | ||||
| Casa do Pão de Ló de Margaride | ||||
| Casa-Museu do Escritor Domingos Monteiro | ||||
| Central do Biel - Museu de Arqueologia Industrial | ||||
| Centro de Ciência de Vila Real | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação Geológica de Canelas | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo - Edifício dos Tanques | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo da Máscara Ibérica | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo do Barco Rabelo | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo do Jardim Botânico da UTAD | ||||
| Espaço Douro do Frei de Mansilha | ||||
| Fábrica de Curtumes | ||||
| Museu Carmem Miranda | ||||
| Museu da Anatomia Animal da UTAD | ||||
| Museu da Junta de Freguesia | ||||
| Museu da Vila Velha | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia e Numismática de Vila Real | ||||
| Museu de Geologia da UTAD | ||||
| Museu de Lamego | ||||
| Museu do Douro | ||||
| Museu do Som e da Imagem | ||||
| Museu do Triciclo | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico de Vila Real | ||||
| Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Baião | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Castro Daire | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Resende | ||||
| Museu Rural de Pendilhe | ||||
| Museu Serpa Pinto | ||||
| Núcleo Interpretativo do Castro de Cidadelhe | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Igreja de São Francisco | ||||
| Núcleo museológico de Eça de Queiroz |
Libraries in Valadares
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Distrital de Vila Real | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal de Vila Real | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central da UTAD | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo da Fundação Eça de Queiroz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Felgueiras | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Santa Marta de Penaguião | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Meã | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Peso da Régua | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Doutor Júlio Teixeira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa da Cultura Leonardo Coimbra | 0.0 | |||||
| Grémio Literário Vila-Realense | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valadares
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira da Batata da Campeã | |||||
| Feira de Baião | |||||
| Feira de Levante de Vila Real | |||||
| Feira do Marco | |||||
| Feira Semanal da Lixa | |||||
| Feira Semanal do Peso da Régua | |||||
| Fórum Municipal de Resende | |||||
| Largo da Feira | |||||
| Largo da Feira | |||||
| Mercado de Cinfães | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Amarante | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Felgueiras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Vila Real | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Peso da Régua | |||||
| Praça do Mercado | |||||
| Praça Frescos | |||||
| Praça Secos | |||||
| Recinto da Feira de Gado de Lordelo |
Restaurants in Valadares
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Valadares
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Valadares
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Valadares
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valadares
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | Large Airport |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | VSE | Medium Airport |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | - | Medium Airport |
| Ovar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Vila Real Airport | VRL | Medium Airport |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto UL | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Chaves | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Seia | - | Small Airport |
| Base aérea de Verín-Oímbra | - | Small Airport |
| Casarão UL | - | Small Airport |
| Corvachã Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Espinho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laúndos Airfield UL | - | Small Airport |
| Pista do Minhéu | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valadares
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Oferecimentos | |
| Capela de Santa Eufémia | |
| Capela de Santo António | |
| Capela de Santo António | |
| Capela de São Brás | |
| Capela do Martírio | |
| Igreja de Carneiro | |
| Igreja de Gestaçô | |
| Igreja de São Paio de Loivos do Monte | |
| Igreja de São Tiago de Valadares | |
| Igreja de Viariz | |
| Igreja Matriz de Santa Marinha do Zêzere |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Valadares?
Valadares has a population of 9,255 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 2,331 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valadares?
Valadares has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.