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Fajã da Ovelha, Portugal
Madeira · Portugal
Fajã da Ovelha is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 1,016. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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About Fajã da Ovelha
Fajã da Ovelha is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 895, in an area of 22.16 km2. Located about 7 km northwest of the town of Calheta, this parish includes three bands of residential, forested and mountain area; the population is actually concentrated in the area between ocean cliffs and main regional road.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,016 |
| Population Density | 1,882 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7746°, -17.2341° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.0 inches (710 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fajã da Ovelha
Fajã da Ovelha is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 1,016. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Fajã da Ovelha
Fajã da Ovelha 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 | 59.8°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7746°N, 17.2341°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 | 31 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 25 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Fajã da Ovelha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Fajã da Ovelha
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 Fajã da Ovelha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| Centro de Ciência Viva | ||||
| Engenho da cana de açucar | ||||
| Exposição faróis da Madeira | ||||
| Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Solar do Aposento |
Libraries in Fajã da Ovelha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Casa das Mudas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do arco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 0.0 | |||||
| Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fajã da Ovelha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres |
Restaurants in Fajã da Ovelha
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fajã da Ovelha
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fajã da Ovelha
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fajã da Ovelha
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Fajã da Ovelha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fajã da Ovelha
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fajã da Ovelha
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Aparecida | |
| Igreja da Fajã da Ovelha |
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What is the population of Fajã da Ovelha?
Fajã da Ovelha has a population of 1,016 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,882 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fajã da Ovelha?
Fajã da Ovelha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.