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Vales do Rio, Portugal
Castelo Branco · Portugal
Vales do Rio is a small town in Castelo Branco, Portugal with a population of 674. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vales do Rio
Das Kloster Estrela ist eine ehemalige Zisterzienserabtei in Portugal. Es lag bei Boidobra einige Kilometer südlich der Stadt Covilhã.
People
Climate
| Population | 674 |
| Population Density | 124 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2017°, -7.5455° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Castelo Branco |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vales do Rio
Vales do Rio is a small town in Portugal (Castelo Branco) with a population of 674. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2017°N, 7.5455°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Vales do Rio has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.6").
Schools in Vales do Rio
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica do 2° e 3° Ciclo de Tortosendo | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Vales do Rio | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica do Largo da Feira | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica do Montes Hermínios | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Dominguizo | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Peso | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Cortes | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Alcaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo de Pêro Viseu | - | - | - | - |
| Antigo Externato | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vales do Rio
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estação Diária Rádio, Viseu – 96.8 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Cova da Beira | local music, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VFM 94.6 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FLUXMEDIA | dance, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádio Clube de Arganil | arganil, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio cantinho da senhora da povoa | regional music | MP3 128 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 Vales do Rio
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa da Cultura | ||||
| Casa Museológica de São Jorge da Beira | ||||
| Casa Típica | ||||
| Casino Fundanense | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da Argemela | ||||
| Centro de Interpretação da República Afonso Costa | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo da Cereja | ||||
| Ecomuseu do Zêzere | ||||
| Escola da Floresta | ||||
| Jewish museum | ||||
| Lagar de Azeite | ||||
| Museu Arqueológico Municipal José Monteiro | ||||
| Museu da Covilhã | ||||
| Museu do Azeite | ||||
| Museu do Brinquedo | ||||
| Museu do Queijo | ||||
| Museu dos Descobrimentos | ||||
| Museu Mineiro das Minas da Panasqueira | ||||
| Museu Nacional do Pão | ||||
| Museu Natural da Electricidade de Seia | ||||
| Santa Rita |
Libraries in Vales do Rio
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eugénio de Andrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Covilhã | 0.0 | |||||
| Blblioteca Municipal de Seia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vales do Rio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira semanal de Seia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Unhais da Serra | |||||
| Praça Municipal |
Restaurants in Vales do Rio
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vales do Rio
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Vales do Rio
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Vales do Rio
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vales do Rio
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vales do Rio
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vales do Rio
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vales do Rio
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Vales do Rio
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 Vales do Rio
15 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 |
| Aerodromo de Mação | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodromo de Monfortinho | - | 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 |
| Dragoa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista do Cabeço da Vaca UL | - | Small Airport |
| Pista do Monte do Pombo | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vales do Rio
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT - Tortosendo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vales do Rio
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Nossa Senhora do Rosário | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Rosa | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora das Necessidades | |
| Capela de São Brás | |
| Capela de São João Batista | |
| Capela de São José Operário | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação | |
| Igreja de Santo António | |
| Igreja de São Roque | |
| Igreja Matriz de Tortosendo | |
| Igreja Paroquial de Alcaria | |
| Igreja Paroquial de Dominguizo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Vales do Rio?
Vales do Rio has a population of 674 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vales do Rio?
Vales do Rio has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.