Vilar de Figos vs Vila Cova: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). On the measures with precise values, neither town is clearly ahead.
Vilar de Figos
2,066 peopleChoose Vilar de Figos if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Vila Cova
2,564 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 | Vilar de Figos | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 25°C | 25°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 4 | 4 |
| Frost days a year | 1 | 1 |
| Days with rain a year | 125 | 129 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 10 min | 9 h 10 min |
| Sea in August | – | 17°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Vilar de Figos | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 0 | 1 |
| Restaurants | 0 | 0 |
Getting around
| Measure | Vilar de Figos | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 7.0 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.9 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital | 5.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach | 10 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 25 km | 34 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Vilar de Figos | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €5.42/m² | €5.42/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,780/m² | €1,780/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +94% | +94% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 16.0 | 16.0 |
People
| Measure | Vilar de Figos | Vila Cova |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,066 | 2,564 |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 19.5% |
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 14.1% |
| Born in another country | 2.9% | 4.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Vilar de Figos | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilar de Figos | 13° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 13° |
| Vila Cova | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month.
Vilar de Figos or Vila Cova: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Vilar de Figos or Vila Cova?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.5°C in Vilar de Figos and 12.8°C in Vila Cova.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 1 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 25 km from Vilar de Figos and 34 km from Vila Cova, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Vilar de Figos vs Vila Cova: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/vilar-de-figos-vs-vila-cova-braga/