This article will address the topic of Monte Real, which has aroused growing interest in recent times. From different perspectives and approaches, this topic has generated debates and reflections in various areas, such as society, culture, politics, economics and science. Its implications, its evolution over time and its relevance today will be explored, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and detailed vision of Monte Real. Its different dimensions will be examined, analyzing its consequences, its influence on the global level and its future projection. Through a deep and exhaustive analysis, the aim is to contribute to the understanding and knowledge of Monte Real, thus enriching the debate and reflection around this topic of undoubted importance.
Monte Real | |
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| Coordinates: 39°49′52.4″N 8°52′42″W / 39.831222°N 8.87833°W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Centro |
| Intermunic. comm. | Região de Leiria |
| District | Leiria |
| Municipality | Leiria |
| Disbanded | 2013 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 2,778 |
| • Density | 227.1/km2 (588.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
Monte Real is a town (vila in Portuguese) and a former civil parish in the municipality of Leiria, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Monte Real e Carvide.[1] It covers an area of 12.23 km2 and has a population of 2,778 people. Monte Real, which in English means Royal Mount, was once a municipality (pt: concelho), before being annexed to Leiria municipality.
Monte Real hosts an air base (base aérea), Monte Real Air Base for the Portuguese Air Force.[2]
Monte Real is also known for its hot springs, (Termas de Monte Real).[3]
| Climate data for Monte Real Air Base, 1971-2000, altitude: 32 m (105 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 21.2 (70.2) |
24.4 (75.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.6 (85.3) |
35.7 (96.3) |
42.3 (108.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
39.5 (103.1) |
39.4 (102.9) |
34.0 (93.2) |
27.4 (81.3) |
24.0 (75.2) |
42.3 (108.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14.3 (57.7) |
15.3 (59.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
19.8 (67.6) |
22.8 (73.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.4 (75.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
17.4 (63.3) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.6 (67.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 9.6 (49.3) |
10.7 (51.3) |
12.3 (54.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.1 (66.4) |
16.2 (61.2) |
12.8 (55.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.9 (40.8) |
6.1 (43.0) |
7.2 (45.0) |
8.9 (48.0) |
11.1 (52.0) |
13.6 (56.5) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
11.3 (52.3) |
8.2 (46.8) |
6.5 (43.7) |
10.2 (50.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −5.6 (21.9) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
0.0 (32.0) |
3.8 (38.8) |
5.0 (41.0) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.4 (47.1) |
4.4 (39.9) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 101.2 (3.98) |
92.9 (3.66) |
59.7 (2.35) |
72.6 (2.86) |
64.0 (2.52) |
23.6 (0.93) |
8.5 (0.33) |
10.6 (0.42) |
36.0 (1.42) |
92.7 (3.65) |
110.8 (4.36) |
118.1 (4.65) |
790.7 (31.13) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 14.4 | 11.9 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 8.2 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 15.8 | 137.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 9 AM) | 95 | 88 | 89 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 85 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 148.1 | 140.9 | 205.1 | 213.7 | 242.7 | 262.5 | 285.7 | 281.8 | 225.9 | 186.9 | 148.0 | 128.3 | 2,469.6 |
| Percentage possible sunshine | 49 | 47 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 58 | 63 | 66 | 61 | 54 | 49 | 44 | 55 |
| Source: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera[4] | |||||||||||||