Vila da Lixa vs Vila Cova: 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.
Vila da Lixa
6,000 peopleChoose Vila da Lixa if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Vila Cova
6,081 peopleChoose Vila Cova 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 da Lixa | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 11°C | 11°C |
| January low | 2°C | 3°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 2 | 2 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 3 | 4 |
| Frost days a year | 20 | 16 |
| Days with rain a year | 127 | 128 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 11 min | 9 h 11 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Vila da Lixa | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 5 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 4 | 4 |
| Cafés | 7 | 5 |
| Restaurants | 17 | 17 |
Getting around
| Measure | Vila da Lixa | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 8.5 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 0.2 km | 0.9 km |
| Nearest hospital | 6.1 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest beach | 47 km | 46 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 36 km | 37 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Vila da Lixa | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €3.45/m² | €3.45/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,222/m² | €1,222/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +63% | +63% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 23.5 | 23.5 |
People
| Measure | Vila da Lixa | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,000 | 6,081 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 19.6% |
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Born in another country | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Vila da Lixa | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| 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 da Lixa | 11° | 12° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 11° |
| Vila Cova | 11° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 12° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Vila da Lixa in November · Vila Cova in November
Vila da Lixa or Vila Cova: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Vila da Lixa or Vila Cova?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 10.5°C in Vila da Lixa and 11.2°C in Vila Cova.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Vila da Lixa: 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 4 in Vila Cova.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Vila Real Airport (VRL): 36 km from Vila da Lixa and 37 km from Vila Cova, in a straight line.