São Roque vs Vila Chã: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (12°C and 12°C). On the measures with precise values, neither town is clearly ahead.
São Roque
5,575 peopleChoose São Roque if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Vila Chã
4,295 peopleChoose Vila Chã 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 | São Roque | Vila Chã |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 12°C | 12°C |
| January low | 5°C | 5°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 6 | 6 |
| Frost days a year | 2 | 2 |
| Days with rain a year | 127 | 127 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 14 min | 9 h 14 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | São Roque | Vila Chã |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 3 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 1 |
| Cafés | 0 | 2 |
| Restaurants | 3 | 5 |
Getting around
| Measure | São Roque | Vila Chã |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 2.0 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.1 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach | 16 km | 17 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 45 km | 46 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | São Roque | Vila Chã |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €4.88/m² | €4.88/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,507/m² | €1,507/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +88% | +88% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 20.4 | 20.4 |
People
| Measure | São Roque | Vila Chã |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,575 | 4,295 |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 24.5% |
| Under 15 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| Born in another country | 4.5% | 4.8% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | São Roque | Vila Chã |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 0 | 0 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Roque | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Vila Chã | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. São Roque in November
São Roque or Vila Chã: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, São Roque or Vila Chã?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.4°C in São Roque and 12.4°C in Vila Chã.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 45 km from São Roque and 46 km from Vila Chã, in a straight line.