Funcho
Faro · Algarve · Arade
Capacity
46 hm³
Coordinates
37.220°N, 8.470°W
Operator
RH8
Current fill
71.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 46 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 41.4 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH8 |
| River | Arade |
| Province | Faro |
| Autonomous community | Algarve |
| River basin | Arade |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 37.220, -8.470 · Open in Google Maps
About Funcho
As of June 9, 2026, Funcho is filled to 71.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 33 hm³ of water out of a maximum 46 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 41 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Funcho — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 71.6% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 71.6% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by RH8 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Arade basin at 37.220°N, 8.470°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 71.6%
- Water stored
- 33 hm³
- Total capacity
- 46 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 41 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Arade
- River basin
- Arade
- Operator
- RH8
- Coordinates
- 37.220°N, 8.470°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 71.6% | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Funcho?
As of June 9, 2026, Funcho is at 71.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 33 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Funcho reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Funcho is within its normal operating range at 71.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Funcho rising or falling?
The level at Funcho has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Funcho hold?
Funcho has a total capacity of 46 hm³, of which about 41 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Funcho reservoir located?
Funcho is located in Faro, Algarve, Portugal, within the Arade basin (coordinates 37.220°N, 8.470°W).
What is Funcho used for?
Funcho is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH8.