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Vila do Bispo, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Vila do Bispo is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 5,717. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

5,717 Population 158/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo is a municipality (concelho) in the Portuguese Algarve. It has 5,717 inhabitants in an area of 179.06 km2.

People

Population5,717
Density158/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population5,717
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates37.0832°, -8.9114°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 5,717. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Vila do Bispo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Portugal avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area36.3 sq mi (94.0 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates37.0832°N, 8.9114°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 112 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 117 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 129 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 114 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 124 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 95 km
Jul 2, 2004 131 km W of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 135 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 103 km
Oct 19, 2013 136 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M4.3 145 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 108 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 140 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 141 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 128 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 118 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 38 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 119 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 149 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 102 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 75 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 97 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in

Vila do Bispo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Vila do Bispo

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primária
Escola Básica de São Vicente
Escola da Fronteira da Falesia
Escola Básica de Vila do Bispo
Escola Básica de Budens
Escola Waldorf - A Oliveira
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Radio Stations near Vila do Bispo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Lagoa local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vila do Bispo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aljezur Táctil Museu Municipal
Anciente Slave Market
Casa das Artes e Ofícios da Freguesia de Marmelete
Casa Museu José Manuel da Graça Rosado Amôres
Casa-Museu Pintor José Cercas
Centro das Ciências de Lagos
Museo de Vila do Bispo
Museo do Mar et da terra da Carrapateira
Museu da Fortaleza
Museu de Lagos Dr. José Formosinho
Museu do Farol
Museu Municipal de Aljezur

Libraries in Vila do Bispo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Júlio Dantas0.0
Posto Público Associativo0.0

Farmers Markets in Vila do Bispo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de levante - viv'o mercado
Mercado de Vila do Bispo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 25 de Abril
Mercado Municipal de Aljezur
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro

Hotels in Vila do Bispo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Maré
Filhas do Mar apartments
Hotel Residencial
Mira Sagres

Restaurants in Vila do Bispo

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Água na Boca
Aki no Pôr do Sol
Amado Beach Bar Snacks
Atlântico
Bar da Praia Cordoama
Bóia Bar- Restaurante
Casa Pizza
Convívio
D'Aldeia
Eira do Mel
Em Lume Brando
Favo
Marujo
Mira Mar
My Sushi
Nazari Restaurant
O Cultural
O Lourenco
O Palheiro
O Sabor da Alegria
O Sebastião - Ingrina
Pisco
Restaurante Castelejo
Restaurante Zavial
Ribeira do Poço
Sapinho
Solar do Perceve
Taquase
The Den
The Spice Cottage

Cafes in Vila do Bispo

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Caravela
Andorinha do Mar
Casa de Pasto Rodrigues
Cervejaria Aquário
Izzy's Market
O Cantinho dos Amigos
Pastelaria Solmar
Pesqueiro Novo
Por do Sol
Snack-Bar Zig-Zag
Sociedade Recreativa De Budensk
Vista Alegre

Clinics in Vila do Bispo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Vila do Bispo

Gas Stations in Vila do Bispo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alves Bandeira

Banks in Vila do Bispo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Crédito Agrícola

Golf Courses in Vila do Bispo

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Santo António / Parque da Floresta
Golf Santo António / Parque da Floresta

Stadiums & Teams in Vila do Bispo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vila do Bispo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Portimão AirportPRMMedium Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Lagos Airfield ULMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vila do Bispo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Figueira
Capela das Hortas do Tabual
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe
Ermida de Santo António
Igreja Matriz de Budens
Igreja Matriz de 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 Vila do Bispo

What is the population of Vila do Bispo?

Vila do Bispo has a population of 5,717 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 36.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vila do Bispo?

Vila do Bispo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

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