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Meca

City in Guarda, Portugal

Overview

Meca is a small, picturesque village in Portugal's Guarda district, set in rolling farmlands with a rich rural heritage. Its tight-knit community, historic center, and tranquil countryside make it ideal for a peaceful rural retreat or a stopover when exploring central Portugal.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Guarda
Population
1,617
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.09°, -9.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,245
Local Cost
$740
Local Income
$900
Cashless
50
English
45
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
44.4°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
575 mm
Internet Speed
218 Mbps
Upload
100 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
LIS
Distance
36 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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