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Murça

City in Vila Real, Portugal

Overview

Murça is a peaceful town set in Portugal's northern Vila Real district, surrounded by rolling olive groves and vineyards. Well-known for its relaxed pace of life, welcoming residents, and traditional gastronomy, Murça offers an authentic rural Portuguese experience in the heart of the Douro region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Vila Real
Population
5,952
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.42°, -7.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,135
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$940
Cashless
45
English
40
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-8.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
977 mm
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
5
Parks
6
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
VRL
Distance
28 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.
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 74/100.

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