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Melgaço
City in Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Overview
Melgaço, situated in the lush Viana do Castelo region, is Portugal's northernmost municipality. Famed for its medieval castle, Alvarinho wine, and proximity to nature preserves, the city offers a blend of history, culture, and scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Viana do Castelo
Population
9,213
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
42.08°, -8.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,297
Local Cost
$718
Local Income
$950
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-6.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1104 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VGO
Distance
36 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.
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