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Vila Nova De Cacela, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Vila Nova De Cacela is a small town in Faro, Portugal with a population of 3,902. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3,902 Population 227/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Vila Nova De Cacela

Vila Nova De Cacela

Vila Nova de Cacela, or simply Cacela, is a town and Civil parish in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, the southeasternmost of the Algarve, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,903, in an area of 46.03 km². Cacela is an exclave of the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, one of only three in Portugal to have exclaves.

People

Population3,902
Density227/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population3,902
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates37.1739°, -7.5317°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (537 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vila Nova De Cacela

Vila Nova De Cacela is a small town in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 3,902. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Vila Nova De Cacela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates37.1739°N, 7.5317°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 55 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 142 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 89 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 92 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 70 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 99 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 101 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 96 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 94 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 77 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 98 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 126 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 60 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 64 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 122 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 138 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 122 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 109 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 136 km
Aug 1, 2016 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 102 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Vila Nova De Cacela has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Vila Nova De Cacela

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica do 2º e 3º Ciclo Infante Dom Fernando
Escola Básica Manuel Cabanas
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Radio Stations near Vila Nova De Cacela

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiolé (ES) AAC+ 56 kbps
Alvor FM pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Horizonte Algarve house, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RUA FM electric, groove MP3
Radio Guadiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vila Nova De Cacela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquivo Municipal
Casa de Odeleite
Casa do Sal
Ecomuseo Molino Mareal El Pintado
Museo del Carnaval
Museu do Rio
Museu Islâmico
Museu Municipal
Museum of the traditional tuna fishing
Núcleo Museológico Fenício
Nucleo Museológico Fonte Zambujo
Tavira Science Centre

Libraries in Vila Nova De Cacela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro de Campos0.0
Jornal do Algarve0.0
Professora Maria José Fraqueza0.0
Town Library Isla Cristina0.0

Farmers Markets in Vila Nova De Cacela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Vila Nova de Cacela
Largo da Feira de Tavira
Mercado
Mercado da Luz de Tavira
Mercado de abastos
Mercado de Altura
Mercado de Monte Gordo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal da Fuseta
Mercado Municipal de Tavira
Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira

Hotels in Vila Nova De Cacela

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cadela
Quinta do Mar

Restaurants in Vila Nova De Cacela

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Camponesa
Casa Azul
Casa da Igreja
Casa de Pasto Campinas
Casa Velha
Cervejaria Silva
Costa
Horta do Mar
Lekkere koffie
O Alpendre
O Ligerio
O Pedro
Pizzadela Pizzaria
Resaturante Sabinos

Cafes in Vila Nova De Cacela

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cacela Lounge
Café Avenida
Café Maizum
Café Olé
Café Pocinho
Cafetaria das Manas
Classic Rock Café 1964
O Ferrolho
Snack Bar Cristo
Snack Bar O Retiro do Faz-Fato
Snack Bar O Sol
Snack Bar Sousa
Snack-bar Palma
Taberna Braz

Castles in Vila Nova De Cacela

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forte de Cacela

Clinics in Vila Nova De Cacela

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Vila Nova de Cacela

Train Stations in Vila Nova De Cacela

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cacela

Gas Stations in Vila Nova De Cacela

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol
Repsol

Banks in Vila Nova De Cacela

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Golf Courses in Vila Nova De Cacela

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monte Rei Golf Course

Breweries in Vila Nova De Cacela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
NanoBrew Fuzeta

Stadiums & Teams in Vila Nova De Cacela

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vila Nova De Cacela

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Aerodromo de OuriqueSmall Airport
Cabezas Rubias AirstripSmall Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mafé - Gibraleón AirfieldSmall Airport
Martim Longo AirstripSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira ULSmall Airport
Pista do BeloSmall Airport
Pista Forestal ValdelamusaSmall Airport
Praia Verde AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vila Nova De Cacela

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Paroquial de Cacela Velha

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 Nova De Cacela

What is the population of Vila Nova De Cacela?

Vila Nova De Cacela has a population of 3,902 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vila Nova De Cacela?

Vila Nova De Cacela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

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