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Fajã de Baixo, Portugal
Azores · Portugal
Fajã de Baixo is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 4,915. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fajã de Baixo
Fajã de Baixo is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 5,050, in an area of 4.06 km2. Faja de Baixo is located in the western part of the island of São Miguel, northeast of central Ponta Delgada.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,915 |
| Population Density | 4,165 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°, -25.6500° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fajã de Baixo
Fajã de Baixo is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 4,915. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Fajã de Baixo
Fajã de Baixo has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Feb (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°N, 25.6500°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 4 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 16 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 18 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 29 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in |
Fajã de Baixo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Fajã de Baixo
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio do Castanheiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Arco Iris | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de São Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária das Laranjeiras | — | — | — | — |
| Jardim-Escola João de Deus – Ponta Delgada | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fajã de Baixo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Fajã de Baixo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas | ||||
| Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda | ||||
| Central Hidroeléctrica 1911 | ||||
| Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha | ||||
| Cha Gorreana Tea Factory | ||||
| Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso | ||||
| Ferreiro Ferrador | ||||
| Fort Saint Blaise | ||||
| Galeria Fonseca Macedo | ||||
| Melo abreu | ||||
| Military Museum of the Azores | ||||
| Museu Capelas | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André | ||||
| Museu da Emigração Açoriana | ||||
| Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim | ||||
| Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo | ||||
| Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional | ||||
| Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores | ||||
| Oficina Museu | ||||
| Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata | ||||
| Olarias da Villa |
Libraries in Fajã de Baixo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ernesto do Canto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fajã de Baixo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Graça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Fajã de Baixo
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Fajã de Baixo
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fajã de Baixo
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fajã de Baixo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Fajã de Baixo
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Fajã de Baixo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fajã de Baixo
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fajã de Baixo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fajã de Baixo
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fajã de Baixo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Fajã de Baixo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fajã de Baixo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fajã de Baixo
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro De Ajuda (Igreja Universal) | |
| Ermida de São Gonçalo | |
| Igreja das Laranjeiras | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Fajã de Baixo?
Fajã de Baixo has a population of 4,915 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 4,165 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fajã de Baixo?
Fajã de Baixo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.