Categories in Monchique
Car Repair and MaintenanceFarmingHandicraftClothing storesAssociation or OrganizationSewage Treatment PlantHousing DevelopmentArt galleriesTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCoffee ShopRestaurantsBanksHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexReal Estate AgencyShoppingSupermarketPublic parksBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Monchique
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 37 | — |
| Restaurants | 35 | — |
| Shopping | 17 | 39 years |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | — |
| All food and beverage | 12 | — |
| Travel agencies | 11 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 | — |
| Shopping other | 8 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 | — |
Monchique Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 2,010 |
| Male Population | 978 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,032 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.5% |
| Median Age | 50.9 years (Male: 50.5, Female: 51.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,902 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mata Porcas, Silves, Ceiceira |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.31775, -8.55529 |
| Postal Codes | 8550 |
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Monchique Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,056 | 1,955 | 1,755 | 1,410 | 2,010 | 2,033 | 2,060 |
| Population Density | 3,289.6 / km² | 3,128 / km² | 2,808 / km² | 2,256 / km² | 3,216 / km² | 3,252.8 / km² | 3,296 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMonchique Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique | -2.2% | +2.8% | +14.5% |
| Faro District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Monchique Median Age
Median Age: 50.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique | 50.9 yrs | 51.4 yrs | 50.5 yrs |
| Faro District | 42.2 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.3 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Monchique Population Density
Population Density: 3,216 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique | 2,010 | 0.625 km² | 3,216 / km² |
| Faro District | 462,681 | 5,011.3 km² | 92.3 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Monchique Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Monchique
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Monchique
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Monchique Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,409 | $10,105 | $16,539 | $21,024 | $23,824 | $28,157 | $27,700 | $29,902 |
| Total GDP | $92.3M | $70.5M | $116.5M | $142.9M | $151.7M | $165.9M | $163.8M | $177.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Monchique CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique | 13,249 tn | 6.59 tn | 21,198.7 tons/km² |
| Faro District | 3,030,349 tn | 6.55 tn | 604.7 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Monchique CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,249 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21,198.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/17 | 6:09 PM | 3.6 | 26.8 km | 27,050 m | 5km ESE of Lagos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/15 | 4:35 AM | 3.4 | 7.6 km | 15,000 m | 7km ENE of Monchique, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/11 | 7:36 AM | 3.8 | 16.6 km | 8,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/08 | 10:44 AM | 3.4 | 80.5 km | 20,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/08 | 6:26 PM | 3 | 86.5 km | 10,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/08 | 3:33 AM | 3.8 | 76.1 km | 27,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 5:25 PM | 3.1 | 46.9 km | 17,400 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/07 | 5:40 PM | 3.2 | 92.4 km | 0 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/07 | 7:46 PM | 3.7 | 52.1 km | 31,500 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/07 | 9:51 PM | 3.2 | 96.3 km | 0 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Monchique
Monchique (Portuguese pronunciation: [mõˈʃik(ɨ)]) is a municipality of southern Portugal, in Faro District (province of Algarve). The population in 2011 was 6,045, in an area of 395.30 km². Municipality of Monchique is situated in the Serra de Monch..
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