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Vila Cova, Portugal

Porto · Portugal

Vila Cova is a small city in Porto, Portugal with a population of 6,081. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

6,081 Population 973/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Vila Cova

Vila Cova

Lixa is a Portuguese city in Felgueiras Municipality, with 4,233 inhabitants in 2001. It has four parishes, Vila Cova da Lixa, Santão, Borba de Godim and Macieira da Lixa, that adds 12,58 km2 in area.

People

Population6,081
Density973/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population6,081
Population Density973 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates41.3241°, -8.1571°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvincePorto
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,309 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vila Cova

Vila Cova is a small city in Portugal (Porto) with a population of 6,081. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Vila Cova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Portugal avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density973/sq mi
Coordinates41.3241°N, 8.1571°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.3 on May 2, 2015.

May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 80 km
Oct 25, 1992 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal M4.1 98 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 89 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 121 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 95 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 82 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 95 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 55 km
Nov 22, 1990 4 km E of Lobios, Spain M3.6 133 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 39 km
May 24, 2004 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain M3.6 130 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 47 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 143 km
Sep 29, 1995 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain M3.5 98 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 70 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 102 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 102 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 93 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 134 km
Jul 25, 2004 1 km WSW of Boborás, Spain M3.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Vila Cova has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Vila Cova

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Santão
Escola Básica de Caramos
Escola Básica de Macieira da Lixa
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Radio Stations near Vila Cova

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Nova Era dj, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio NoAr popular music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz Portugal smooth jazz AAC 127 kbps
Nove3cinco MP3 128 kbps
Fama Rádio local news, pop music MP3 160 kbps
Rádio Regional de Arouca fado, folklore MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Onda Viva local music, news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade Hoje local music MP3 128 kbps
Voz do Neiva folk MP3 128 kbps
novecinco3cinco dance MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Antena Minho news, sport MP3 160 kbps
Rádio Santiago football, local news AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Vizela hits, local news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Felgueiras adult contemporary, fado MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Riba-Távora local music, news MP3 128 kbps
nigga.pt (chill) OGG
Universidade FM local music, student MP3 128 kbps
All Stars Radio (ES) MP3 128 kbps
MetalON - The Heavy heavy metal, metal MP3 192 kbps
Rádio XL oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Universitária do Minho local music, world music MP3 192 kbps
Rádio Clube de Lamego religion MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Clube da Feira fado, local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vila Cova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiga Serração e Núcleo Museológico dos Moinhos dos Argontins
Casa da Música
Casa das Bengalas
Casa de Tormes
Casa do Pão de Ló de Margaride
Casa do Penedo
Casa do Tempo
Casa do Xiné
Central Hidroeléctrica de Santa Rita
Centro de Artes e Ofícios dos Fornos da Cruz de Pedra
Centro de Interpretação das Minas de Ouro de Castromil e Banjas
Centro de Interpretação do Românico
Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e Arquitectura
Estação Ferroviária de Arco de Baúlhe
Estação Memória
Museu Arqueologico da Citania de Sanfins
Museu Carmem Miranda
Museu da Cultura Castreja
Museu da Educação
Museu das Terras de Basto
Museu de Alberto Sampaio
Museu de Penafiel
Museu do Ouro de Travassos
Museu do Rali
Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso
Museu Municipal de Baião
Museu Municipal de Mondim de Basto
Museu Municipal de Resende
Museu Municipal Museu do Móvel
Museu Paço dos Duques de Bragança
Núcleo Museológico de Arte Sacra
Núcleo museológico de Eça de Queiroz
Núcleo Museológico dos Moinhos de Argontim
Sociedade Martins Sarmento

Libraries in Vila Cova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
480.0
Alfredo Pimenta City Archive0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo da Fundação Eça de Queiroz0.0
Biblioteca Fundação Jorge Antunes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Arco de Baúlhe0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Fafe0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Felgueiras0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Lousada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Mondim de Basto0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Paredes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Paredes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Penafiel0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Meã0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Raul Brandão0.0
Biblioteca Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa0.0
Biblioteca Raul Brandão0.0
Casa da Cultura Leonardo Coimbra0.0
Hemeroteca0.0
University of Minho General Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vila Cova

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cofafe - Cooperativa de Fafe
Feira
Feira da Lameira
Feira das Taipas
Feira das Taipas
Feira de Baião
Feira do Cô
Feira do Marco
Feira Semanal da Lixa
Fórum Municipal de Resende
Frutaria Carla
Largo da Feira
Largo da Feira
Largo da Feira
Mercadinho
Mercadinho
Mercado d'Villa
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Amarante
Mercado Municipal de Fafe
Mercado Municipal de Felgueiras
Mercado Municipal de Vizela
Mercado Riba D'Ave
Mini-Mercado da Pica
Minimercado
Praça da Feira
Praça da Feira Semanal
Talho de Golães

Cafes in Vila Cova

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Joaninha
Café velha tradiçâo
Green café
JR
Tofa
Tropical

Veterinaries in Vila Cova

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breed

Gas Stations in Vila Cova

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Galp
Galp
Petrovila
Prio

Stadiums & Teams in Vila Cova

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vila Cova

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPOLarge Airport
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)VSEMedium Airport
Braga Municipal AerodromeMedium Airport
Ovar Air BaseMedium Airport
Vila Real AirportVRLMedium Airport
Vilar de Luz AirfieldMedium Airport
Aerodromo da Pedra da BroaSmall Airport
Aerodromo de Cabeceiras de Basto ULSmall Airport
Aerodromo de ChavesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TrasmirásSmall Airport
Aerodromo do Cerval ULSmall Airport
Base aérea de Verín-OímbraSmall Airport
Corvachã Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Espinho AirfieldSmall Airport
Laúndos Airfield ULSmall Airport
Pista do MinhéuSmall Airport
São Jacinto AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vila Cova

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Alívio
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Alívio
Igreja de Refontoura

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Area
12.6 km² (4.9 mi²)

🇵🇹 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 Vila Cova

What is the population of Vila Cova?

Vila Cova has a population of 6,081 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 973 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vila Cova?

Vila Cova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.

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