Sobreira vs Ribeira de Pena: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (11°C and 11°C). On the measures with precise values, neither town is clearly ahead.
Sobreira
4,219 peopleChoose Sobreira if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Ribeira de Pena
5,887 peopleChoose Ribeira de Pena 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 | Sobreira | Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 11°C | 11°C |
| January low | 4°C | 4°C |
| July high | 28°C | 28°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 4 | 4 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 9 | 9 |
| Days with rain a year | 127 | 127 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 10 min | 9 h 10 min |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Sobreira | Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 0 | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 1 | 1 |
| Restaurants | 5 | 5 |
Getting around
| Measure | Sobreira | Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 40 km | 40 km |
| Nearest bus station | 14 km | 14 km |
| Nearest hospital | 24 km | 24 km |
| Nearest beach | – | – |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 29 km | 28 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Sobreira | Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | – | – |
| Sale price per m² | €313/m² | €313/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | −36% | −36% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 39.6 | 39.6 |
People
| Measure | Sobreira | Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,219 | 5,887 |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 26.0% |
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Born in another country | 7.7% | 7.8% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Sobreira | Ribeira de Pena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobreira | 11° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 11° |
| Ribeira de Pena | 11° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 11° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Ribeira de Pena in November
Sobreira or Ribeira de Pena: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Sobreira or Ribeira de Pena?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 10.7°C in Sobreira and 10.7°C in Ribeira de Pena.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 0 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Vila Real Airport (VRL): 29 km from Sobreira and 28 km from Ribeira de Pena, in a straight line.