Santiago do Cacém vs Santo André: which Alentejo town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 15°C). Santo André has more cafés on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Santiago do Cacém
7,797 peopleChoose Santiago do Cacém if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Santo André
10,601 peopleChoose Santo André if you want
- Retirees: Hospital 4.9 km away, 15°C January highs, 3 pharmacies within a 15-minute walk
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (12, against 6)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| Measure | Santiago do Cacém | Santo André |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 15°C |
| January low | 7°C | 9°C |
| July high | 27°C | 25°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 2 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 3 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 79 | 80 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 31 min | 9 h 31 min |
| Sea in August | – | 19°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Santiago do Cacém | Santo André |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 2 | 3 |
| Cafés | 6 | 12 |
| Restaurants | 14 | 18 |
Getting around
| Measure | Santiago do Cacém | Santo André |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 22 km | 24 km |
| Nearest bus station | 0.2 km | 0.4 km |
| Nearest hospital | 4.2 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest beach | 12 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 93 km | 86 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Santiago do Cacém | Santo André |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.59/m² | €8.59/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,184/m² | €2,184/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +115% | +115% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 36.9 | 36.9 |
People
| Measure | Santiago do Cacém | Santo André |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,797 | 10,601 |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 23.7% |
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 14.4% |
| Born in another country | 7.2% | 17.2% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Santiago do Cacém | Santo André |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 2 | 2 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago do Cacém | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 15° |
| Santo André | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
Santiago do Cacém is warmer by 1°C or more in 3 months and Santo André is warmer by 1°C or more in 2 months; in the other months the highs are within 1°C. Santiago do Cacém in November · Santo André in November
Santiago do Cacém or Santo André: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Santiago do Cacém or Santo André?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.8°C in Santiago do Cacém and 14.8°C in Santo André.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): 93 km from Santiago do Cacém and 86 km from Santo André, in a straight line.