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São Brás de Alportel, Faro, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In São Brás de Alportel, Portugal

Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:50:35 WEST
State: Faro
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 11,153
District: São Brás de Alportel

📍 Cities Near To São Brás de Alportel


Find cities, states and countries closest to São Brás de Alportel in Faro, Portugal with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around São Brás de Alportel.

📍 São Brás de Alportel Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for São Brás de Alportel from our regional database:

State / RegionFaro
DistrictSão Brás de Alportel
Total Population11,153
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude37.1531° N
Center Longitude-7.8875° E
Elevation254 m (833 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00 to +00:00
Population Rank in Faro#15 of 58
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albufeira Albufeira20 33 18
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Almancil Almancil9 15 8
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Almodôvar Almodôvar27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Altura Altura21 34 19
East (E)
National Flag Of Boliqueime Boliqueime15 24 13
West (W)
National Flag Of Cabanas de Tavira Cabanas de Tavira16 26 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Conceição Conceição16 25 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Estói Estói4 6 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Faro Faro10 15 8
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ferreiras Ferreiras19 31 17
West (W)
National Flag Of Fuzeta Fuzeta10 17 9
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Laranjeiro Laranjeiro7 12 6
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Loulé Loulé7 12 6
West (W)
National Flag Of Luz Luz11 18 9
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Manta Rota Manta Rota20 33 18
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To São Brás de Alportel


States and regions closest to Faro (home state of São Brás de Alportel), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andalusia Andalusia180 290 156
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aveiro Aveiro253 408 220
North (N)
National Flag Of Beja Beja69 111 60
North (N)
National Flag Of Casablanca-Settat Casablanca-Settat276 445 240
South (S)
National Flag Of Castelo Branco Castelo Branco195 314 169
North (N)
National Flag Of Ceuta Ceuta165 265 143
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Coimbra Coimbra222 357 192
North (N)
National Flag Of Évora Évora107 173 93
North (N)
National Flag Of Extremadura Extremadura199 320 173
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Fes-Meknes Fes-Meknes272 438 236
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To São Brás de Alportel


Countries bordering or closest to Portugal, with aerial distance and compass direction from São Brás de Alportel's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Algeria Algeria968 1,557 840
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra552 888 479
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium984 1,584 854
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of France France708 1,139 615
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar274 442 238
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey747 1,203 649
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland994 1,600 864
North (N)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man1,039 1,673 903
North (N)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey741 1,193 644
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg1,005 1,617 873
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to São Brás de Alportel. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Faro, Portugal.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
São Brás de Alportel (You)Faro11,153
EstóiFaro8,3316.5S
Santa Bárbara de NexeFaro4,0878.7SW
MoncarapachoFaro8,54511.8SE
LaranjeiroFaro20,47311.8SE
LouléFaro17,93011.8W
QuelfesFaro17,25311.9SSE
OlhãoFaro29,23914.4SSE
AlmancilFaro11,29114.7WSW
FaroFaro70,34715.4SSW
FuzetaFaro9,26716.6SE

🏆 Faro City Rankings

How does São Brás de Alportel rank within Faro? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where São Brás de Alportel appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Faro70,347
Portimão38,487
Lagos33,494
Olhão29,239
Quarteira24,420
Porto de Mós23,648
Laranjeiro20,473
Loulé17,930
Quelfes17,253
Albufeira15,851

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Parchal1,300.26
Olhos de Água842.64
Quelfes801.35
Santa Luzia326.23
Altura197.75
Cabanas de Tavira187.16
Almancil181.24
Senhora da Luz162.76
Guia155.71
Porches128.58
✈️ Nearest Airport
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA: FAO
17 km (11 mi) from São Brás de Alportel
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Faro Cities
São Brás de Alportel ranks #15 of 58 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to São Brás de Alportel? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where São Brás de Alportel Sits on the Map

São Brás de Alportel sits inside Faro, Portugal and ranks #15 of 58 cities in Faro by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from São Brás de Alportel to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from São Brás de Alportel outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to São Brás de Alportel and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack São Brás de Alportel against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Faro city rankings

🌎 Beyond São Brás de Alportel: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to São Brás de Alportel and the countries closest to São Brás de Alportel by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Portugal. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from São Brás de Alportel, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around São Brás de Alportel at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through São Brás de Alportel

If you're stringing together stops in Faro, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from São Brás de Alportel — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 São Brás de Alportel MapView the São Brás de Alportel map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ São Brás de Alportel Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Faro OverviewExplore the Faro state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Portugal Country DataGet complete Portugal data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From São Brás de Alportel

Which cities are closest to São Brás de Alportel?

See the Cities Near To São Brás de Alportel table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Faro by population and density.

How is the distance from São Brás de Alportel to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of São Brás de Alportel and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the São Brás de Alportel map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from São Brás de Alportel will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from São Brás de Alportel to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around São Brás de Alportel?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of São Brás de Alportel. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Faro city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does São Brás de Alportel compare in size to the cities near it?

São Brás de Alportel ranks #15 of 58 cities in Faro by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to São Brás de Alportel?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to São Brás de Alportel is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.