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Rio Maior

City in Santarém, Portugal

Overview

Rio Maior is a small city in central Portugal, renowned for its natural salt pans and picturesque countryside. It combines traditional Portuguese charm with modern amenities, making it ideal for both short visits and longer stays. The city offers a relaxed atmosphere, local cuisine, and easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Santarém
Population
21,192
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.34°, -8.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
71
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,528
Local Cost
$915
Local Income
$975
Cashless
64
English
56
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
657 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
92
Walk Score
92
Footways
183.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Neighborhoods
3 areas mapped
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Largo do Rossio Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 1914-1918 Praceta José António Ferreira Vicente (Retebé)

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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 71/100.

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