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Biscoitos, Portugal
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Biscoitos is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 1,425. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Biscoitos
Biscoitos is a civil parish in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,424, in an area of 27.05 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,425 |
| Population Density | 140 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7833°, -27.2500° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Biscoitos
Biscoitos is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 1,425. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Biscoitos
Biscoitos 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 | 63.9°F |
| 18% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7833°N, 27.2500°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 | — | 85 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 44 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 9 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 68 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 106 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 130 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 164 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 177 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in |
Biscoitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Biscoitos
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica Integrada dos Biscoitos | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância dos Altares | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Raminho | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Biscoitos
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Biscoitos
| 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 Biscoitos
| 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 Biscoitos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Duque de Bragança | |||||
| Mercado Praia da Vitória | |||||
| Small Market |
Hotels in Biscoitos
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Biscoitos
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Biscoitos
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Biscoitos
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Biscoitos
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Biscoitos
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Biscoitos
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Biscoitos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Brianda |
Stadiums & Teams in Biscoitos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Biscoitos
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lajes Airport | TER | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Biscoitos
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ponto CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Biscoitos
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Santa Beatriz | |
| Igreja de São Francisco Xavier | |
| Igreja de São Pedro (Biscoitos) | |
| Igreja de São Roque | |
| Igreja do Imaculado Coração de Maria | |
| Império do Espírito Santo dos Altares |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Biscoitos?
Biscoitos has a population of 1,425 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Biscoitos?
Biscoitos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.