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Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Azores · Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 12,045. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo, officially the Very Noble, Loyal and Ever Steadfast City of Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the Azores. Founded in 1478, Angra was historically the most important city in the Azores, as seat of the Bishop of the Azores, government entities, and having previously served as the capital city of Portugal during the Liberal Wars. The population in 2011 was 35,402, in an area of 239.00 km2. It was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,045 |
| Population Density | 14,171 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6539°, -27.2184° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo is a small city in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 12,045. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Feb (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 983 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6539°N, 27.2184°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1641 | AZORES | Unknown | 9.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 47 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 12 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 77 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 105 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 131 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 153 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 167 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 182 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Angra do Heroísmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Angra do Heroísmo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidade dos Açores | University | — | — |
Schools in Angra do Heroísmo
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol School - Instituto de Línguas de Angra do Heroísmo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Jerónimo Emiliano de Andrade | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Secundária Tomás de Borba | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Integrada de Angra do Heroísmo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Posto Santo | — | — | — | — |
| INETESE | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de São João de Deus | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Infante D. Henrique | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Pico da Urze | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio de Santa Clara | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Angra do Heroísmo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Angra do Heroísmo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa dos Botes - núcleo museológico e clube naval de São Mateus da Calheta | ||||
| Casa-Museu Vitorino Nemésio | ||||
| Centro de Ciência de Angra do Heroísmo | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo Da Serra De Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Hospital da Boa Nova | ||||
| Monte Brasil's Signal Station | ||||
| Museu Antigo do Senhor Manuel Mitéio | ||||
| Museu da Ribeirinha | ||||
| Museu de Angra do Heroismo | ||||
| Museu de Carnaval | ||||
| Museu do Agricultor | ||||
| Museu do Vinho | ||||
| Museu dos Altares | ||||
| Museu Vulcanospeleológico | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico de São Bartolomeu dos Regatos |
Libraries in Angra do Heroísmo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional Luís da Silva Ribeiro;Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Angra do Heroísmo | 0.0 | |||||
| Palácio Bettencourt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Angra do Heroísmo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Duque de Bragança | |||||
| Mercado Praia da Vitória | |||||
| Small Market |
Hotels in Angra do Heroísmo
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Angra do Heroísmo
33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Angra do Heroísmo
22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Angra do Heroísmo
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Angra do Heroísmo
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Angra do Heroísmo
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Angra do Heroísmo
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Angra do Heroísmo
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Angra do Heroísmo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Angra do Heroísmo
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Angra do Heroísmo
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Angra do Heroísmo
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Angra do Heroísmo
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Angra do Heroísmo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Brianda |
Stadiums & Teams in Angra do Heroísmo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Angra do Heroísmo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lajes Airport | TER | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Angra do Heroísmo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios | |
| CTT |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Angra do Heroísmo
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores | Cultural | 1983 |
| Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Angra do Heroísmo
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela Senhora da Penha de França | |
| Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo | |
| Convento de S. Gonçalo | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Saúde | |
| Ermida de Santo António da Grota | |
| Ermida do Desterro | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia de Angra do Heroísmo | |
| Igreja da Conceição | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas) | |
| Igreja de Santa Luzia | |
| Igreja de São João Baptista | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja do Corpo Santo | |
| Igreja do Desterro | |
| Igreja do Posto Santo | |
| Igreja Evangélica Baptista | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Guia | |
| Igreja Nova Apostólica | |
| Império da Caridade |
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What is the population of Angra do Heroísmo?
Angra do Heroísmo has a population of 12,045 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 14,171 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Angra do Heroísmo?
Angra do Heroísmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.