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Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Viana do Castelo · Portugal
Viana do Castelo is a mid-size city in Viana do Castelo, Portugal with a population of 36,148. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo, officially the City of Viana do Castelo, is a municipality and seat of the district of Viana do Castelo in Northern Portugal. The population in 2021 was 85,778, in an area of 319.02 square kilometres (123.17 mi2). The urbanized area of the municipality, comprising the city, has a population of approximately 36,148 inhabitants, although the extended densely populated region reaches surrounding municipalities like Caminha and Ponte de Lima with a population above 150,000 inhabitants. It is located at the mouth of the Lima river, on the Portuguese Way path, an alternative path of the Camino de Santiago.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,148 |
| Population Density | 120,493 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6932°, -8.8329° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Viana do Castelo |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.1 inches (1,551 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo is a mid-size city in Portugal (Viana do Castelo) with a population of 36,148. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1185 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 120,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6932°N, 8.8329°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
Viana do Castelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in Viana do Castelo
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária de Monserrate | — | — | — | — |
| Academia de Música de Viana do Castelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica dos 2º e 3º Ciclos Doutor Pedro Barbosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Monserrate | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Formação Profissional das Pescas e do Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo e Jardim de Infância do Cabedelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo da Abelheira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Darque | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do Carmo | — | — | — | — |
| Externato São João Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Da Vinci | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo da Avenida | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio do Minho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica dos 2º e 3º Ciclos da Abelheira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária de Santa Maria Maior | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Frei Bartolomeu dos Mártires | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Profissional de Música de Viana do Castelo | — | — | — | — |
| ETAP - Escola Profissional - Viana do Castelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Viana do Castelo | — | — | — | — |
| Lil Kangoos Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Viana do Castelo
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio NoAr | popular music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fama Rádio | local news, pop music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Rádio Amor Portugal | musica popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Cidade Hoje | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Barca | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Antena Minho | news, sport | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Voz do Neiva | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio nove3cinco | latin, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| All Stars Radio (ES) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Paralelo | indy | OGG | |
| Rádio Barcelos | news, sport | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Universitária do Minho | local music, world music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Geice FM | classic hits, hits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rádio Popular Afifense | adult contemporary, local music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Viana do Castelo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquamuseu do Rio Minho | ||||
| Arte na Leira | ||||
| Casa dos Nichos | ||||
| Casa Museu Viana de Lima | ||||
| Centro de Educação Ambiental | ||||
| Centro Etnográfico Casa dos Oficios do Rosal | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo de São Lourenço | ||||
| Centro Marítimo de Esposende | ||||
| Galeria Municipal de Arte de Barcelos | ||||
| Geraz do Lima Carriage Museum | ||||
| Moinho de Maré das Azenhas de D. Prior | ||||
| Museo Arqueolóxico de Santa Trega | ||||
| Museo do Mar | ||||
| Museu Arqueológico Paço dos Duques | ||||
| Museu Convento San Payo | ||||
| Museu de Artes Decorativas | ||||
| Museu de Olaria | ||||
| Museu de Olaria | ||||
| Museu do Brinquedo Português | ||||
| Museu do Sargaço | ||||
| Museu do Traje | ||||
| Museu dos Terceiros | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Esposende | ||||
| Museu Regional e Etnográfico de Alvito São Pedro | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico de Santa Luzia | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Sargaço e Arqueológico do Castro de Moldes | ||||
| Sargasso Museum of Apulia | ||||
| Solar dos Pinheiros |
Libraries in Viana do Castelo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Escolar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Mariano Gago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Barcelos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Caminha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ponte de Lima | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Manuel de Boaventura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Rosal | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludoteca de Vila Praia de Âncora | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Viana do Castelo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo da Feira de Barcelos | |||||
| Campo da Feira Municipal de Esposende | |||||
| Feira da Estela | |||||
| Feira semanal | |||||
| Mercado de Cerveira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Barcelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Caminha | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Vila Praia de Âncora | |||||
| Pōr do sol | |||||
| Praza de Abastos | |||||
| Praza de abastos | |||||
| Zona de Atividades Económicas de Darque |
Hotels in Viana do Castelo
21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Viana do Castelo
63 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Viana do Castelo
37 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Viana do Castelo
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Viana do Castelo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Viana do Castelo
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Viana do Castelo
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Viana do Castelo
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Viana do Castelo
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Viana do Castelo
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Viana do Castelo
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Viana do Castelo
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Viana do Castelo
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Viana do Castelo
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Viana do Castelo
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Viana do Castelo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Artesanal Coice | ||||
| Ribeiros Brewers |
Stadiums & Teams in Viana do Castelo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Viana do Castelo
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | Large Airport |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | — | Medium Airport |
| Vigo Airport | VGO | Medium Airport |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo do Cerval UL | — | Small Airport |
| Espinho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laúndos Airfield UL | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Viana do Castelo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT - Correios de Viana do Castelo | |
| Estação dos Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Viana do Castelo
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Senhora do Resgate | |
| Capela das Malheiras | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora das Candeias | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora das Necessidades | |
| Capela de Santa Catarina | |
| Capela de São Lourenço | |
| Capela de São Pedro | |
| Capela Senhora das Areias | |
| Catedral de Viana do Castelo | |
| Igreja da Caridade | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja da Sagrada Família | |
| Igreja da Senhora da Agonia | |
| Igreja das Almas | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja de S. Bento | |
| Igreja de S. Francisco | |
| Igreja de Santa Cruz | |
| Igreja de Santo António | |
| Igreja do Carmo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Viana do Castelo?
Viana do Castelo has a population of 36,148 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 120,493 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Viana do Castelo?
Viana do Castelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.