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Água de Pena, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

Água de Pena is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 2,434. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2,434 Population 1,223/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About Água de Pena

Água de Pena

Água de Pena is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico on the south-east coast of the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,434, in an area of 5.15 km².

People

Population2,434
Density1,223/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population2,434
Population Density1,223 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates32.7014°, -16.7787°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Água de Pena

Água de Pena is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 2,434. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.

Climate in Água de Pena

Água de Pena has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.1° 69.3
Feb 17°C / 63°F 14° / 20.1° 72.7
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 14.3° / 20.8° 61.8
Apr 18°C / 64°F 14.9° / 21.2° 40.2
May 19.2°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.3° 28.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 18.3° / 23.9° 9.3
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.8° / 25.7° 1.8
Aug 24°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.1° 1.7
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.8° 28.2
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.5° 92.8
Nov 20°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23° 80.7
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 15.3° / 21° 104.3
Água de Pena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,223/sq mi
Coordinates32.7014°N, 16.7787°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2022.

Mar 7, 2020 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal M5.3 34 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 41 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 39 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 48 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 21 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 67 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 115 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 93 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 58 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 73 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 47 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 54 km
Feb 2, 2008 143 km ENE of Caniçal, Portugal M3.8 148 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 52 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 106 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 50 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Vince Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MADEIRA ISLAND Meteorological 5.0 m 19 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 18 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
February 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Água de Pena has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Água de Pena

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche da Água de Pena
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche da Água de Pena
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Radio Stations near Água de Pena

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cantinho dos Emigrantes MP3 128 kbps
Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) antena 1, madeira AAC 166 kbps
Rádio Calheta MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Água de Pena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues
Art Center Caravel
Blandy's Wine Lodge
Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas
casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia
Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves
Confeitaria Felisberta
Design Center Nini Andrade Silva
Electricity Museum
Embroidery Museum
Etnografico
Immersive Museum of Madeira
Instituto do Vinho da Madeira
Madeira Optics Museum
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Madeira Story Centre
Museu CR7
Museu da Baleia
Museu da Quinta das Cruzes
Museu da Vinha e do Vinho
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu Família Teixeira
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Militar da Madeira
Museu Monte Palace
Museum of Natural History
Natural History Museum of Funchal
Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal
Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar
Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço
Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho
Solar do Aposento
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Vicentes Photography Museum

Libraries in Água de Pena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Regional0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal0.0
Hotel Library0.0
Livraria Paulinas0.0
UMa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Água de Pena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho da Camacha
Mercadinho do Chafariz
Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra
Mercado da Penteada
Mercado de Santa Cruz
Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos
Mercearia
Parque de Feiras

Hotels in Água de Pena

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albatroz Beach and Yacht Club
Estalagem Albatroz
Quinta Albatroz Beach Club

Restaurants in Água de Pena

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

200 Pés
A Torre Santa Cruz
Boca do Cano
Cassiano's Snack-bar
Hibisco
Ikura Sushi
Inter-cidades
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Água de Pena

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baixa a Bola
Saudade Café
Starbucks

Clinics in Água de Pena

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fresenius Medical Care

Gas Stations in Água de Pena

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Banks in Água de Pena

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santander

Breweries in Água de Pena

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira

Stadiums & Teams in Água de Pena

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Água de Pena

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport
Porto Santo AirportPXOMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Água de Pena

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Capela dos Cardais
Catholic church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira
Area
11.8 km² (4.6 mi²)
Postal Code
9200-032

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Água de Pena

What is the population of Água de Pena?

Água de Pena has a population of 2,434 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,223 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Água de Pena?

Água de Pena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

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