Vila Chã vs São Roque: 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.
Vila Chã
4,295 peopleChoose Vila Chã if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
São Roque
5,575 peopleChoose São Roque 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 | Vila Chã | São Roque |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Vila Chã | São Roque |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 3 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 1 |
| Cafés | 2 | 0 |
| Restaurants | 5 | 3 |
Getting around
| Measure | Vila Chã | São Roque |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 2.3 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.9 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 17 km | 16 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 46 km | 45 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Vila Chã | São Roque |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Vila Chã | São Roque |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 5,575 |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 24.8% |
| Under 15 | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| Born in another country | 4.8% | 4.5% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Vila Chã | São Roque |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Chã | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| São Roque | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. São Roque in November
Vila Chã or São Roque: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Vila Chã or São Roque?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.4°C in Vila Chã and 12.4°C in São Roque.
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): 46 km from Vila Chã and 45 km from São Roque, in a straight line.