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Arco da Calheta, Portugal
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Arco da Calheta is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 3,241. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Arco da Calheta
Arco da Calheta Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈaɾku ðɐ kɐˈʎetɐ] is a freguesia in the municipality of Calheta in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2021 was 2,999, in an area of 14.70 km². Arco da Calheta is the largest parish in Calheta in population.
The parish is situated within a dramatic natural amphitheater of mountains, which gives it its name. It is renowned for its unique microclimate within Madeira's "sunny belt," making it one of the warmest and most stable regions on the island. Historically, it was one of the first areas to undergo large-scale agricultural exploration, becoming wealthy through the production of sugar cane and wine, which left a lasting legacy of historic chapels and manor houses.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,241 |
| Population Density | 571 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7150°, -17.1497° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.0 inches (737 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arco da Calheta
Arco da Calheta is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 3,241. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Arco da Calheta
Arco da Calheta 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7150°N, 17.1497°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 17 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Arco da Calheta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Arco da Calheta
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Primária do Atouguia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo com Pré-Escolar e Creche do Lombo da Guiné | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Dr. Manuel da Silva Leça | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arco da Calheta
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 Arco da Calheta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 de Ciência Viva | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Engenho da cana de açucar | ||||
| Exposição faróis da Madeira | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Arco da Calheta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa das Mudas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do arco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arco da Calheta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos |
Restaurants in Arco da Calheta
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arco da Calheta
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arco da Calheta
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arco da Calheta
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arco da Calheta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Arco da Calheta
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arco da Calheta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Arco da Calheta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arco da Calheta
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Arco da Calheta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arco da Calheta
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Senhora da Saúde | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima das Florenças | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora do Loreto | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Bons Caminhos | |
| Capela de São Pedro | |
| Capela Sagrado Coração de Jesus | |
| Igreja do Arco da Calheta | |
| Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Paul | |
| Salão Testemunhas de Jeová |
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What is the population of Arco da Calheta?
Arco da Calheta has a population of 3,241 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 571 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arco da Calheta?
Arco da Calheta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.