Santo André vs Santiago do Cacém: which Alentejo town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 14°C). Santo André has more cafés on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
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)
Santiago do Cacém
7,797 peopleChoose Santiago do Cacém if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
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 | Santo André | Santiago do Cacém |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 14°C |
| January low | 9°C | 7°C |
| July high | 25°C | 27°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 2 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 7 | 3 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 80 | 79 |
| 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 | Santo André | Santiago do Cacém |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 6 | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 3 | 2 |
| Cafés | 12 | 6 |
| Restaurants | 18 | 14 |
Getting around
| Measure | Santo André | Santiago do Cacém |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 24 km | 22 km |
| Nearest bus station | 0.4 km | 0.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 4.9 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.1 km | 12 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 86 km | 93 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Santo André | Santiago do Cacém |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Santo André | Santiago do Cacém |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,601 | 7,797 |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 25.6% |
| Under 15 | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Born in another country | 17.2% | 7.2% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Santo André | Santiago do Cacém |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo André | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
| Santiago do Cacém | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 15° |
Santo André is warmer by 1°C or more in 2 months and Santiago do Cacém is warmer by 1°C or more in 3 months; in the other months the highs are within 1°C. Santo André in November · Santiago do Cacém in November
Santo André or Santiago do Cacém: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Santo André or Santiago do Cacém?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 14.8°C in Santo André and 13.8°C in Santiago do Cacém.
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): 86 km from Santo André and 93 km from Santiago do Cacém, in a straight line.