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Calheta, Cabo Verde
São Miguel · Cabo Verde
Calheta is a small city in São Miguel, Cabo Verde with a population of 6,329. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calheta
Calheta de São Miguel is a city in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 3,175. It is on the east coast, 31 km (19 mi) north of the capital Praia. It is the seat of São Miguel municipality.
Calheta de São Miguel forms an urban agglomeration with the adjacent settlements Veneza and Ponta Verde, total population 5,615 (2010).
People
Climate
| Population | 6,329 |
| Population Density | 166 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1861°, -23.5923° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Country | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde |
| State / Province | São Miguel |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.7 inches (298 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calheta
Calheta is a small city in Cabo Verde (São Miguel) with a population of 6,329. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Cabo Verde avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 38.0 sq mi (98.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1861°N, 23.5923°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Calheta has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Calheta
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceu De Calheta São Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Velhinho Rodrigues | — | — | — | — |
| Criação de suino da camara municipal de São Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Jardim infantil | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Calheta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Norberto Tavares | ||||
| Ceramic Arts Museum | ||||
| Museu de Tabanka | ||||
| Museu do Campo de Concentração do Tarrafal |
Farmers Markets in Calheta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada market | |||||
| Merc. Municipal | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado de Minho Branco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Sucupira |
Hotels in Calheta
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Calheta
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Calheta
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calheta
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Calheta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Calheta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Calheta
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | Large Airport |
| Maio Airport | MMO | Medium Airport |
| Mosteiros Airport | MTI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calheta
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro Paroquial de São Miguel | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Achada Tenda | |
| Igreja católica | |
| Igreja Nazareno | |
| São Miguel | |
| São Miguel | |
| São Miguel Arcanjo | |
| São Miguel Arcanjo |
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What is the population of Calheta?
Calheta has a population of 6,329 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 38.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calheta?
Calheta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches.