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Machico, Portugal
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Machico is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 12,567. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Machico
Machico is a municipality, parish and city in the southeast part of the island of Madeira, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The easternmost municipality on the island, it is also the third-most populous area with a population of 21,828 in 2011. The town, proper, had a population of 10,894 in 2001.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,567 |
| Population Density | 1,507 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7162°, -16.7676° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (628 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Machico
Machico is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 12,567. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Machico
Machico 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 | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7162°N, 16.7676°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 | 22 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 19 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Machico has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Machico
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica e Pré- Escolar Ribeira Seca | — | — | — | — |
| Conservatório-Escola Profissional das Artes da Madeira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Caramanchão | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Secundária de Machico | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche Engenheiro Luís Santos Costa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Machico
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 Machico
| 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 Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Etnografico | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Baleia | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Machico
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Hotel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Machico
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho da Camacha | |||||
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos | |||||
| Mercearia | |||||
| Parque de Feiras |
Hotels in Machico
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Machico
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Machico
32 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Machico
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Machico
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Machico
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Machico
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Machico
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Machico
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Machico
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Machico
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Machico
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Machico
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Machico
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Machico
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Machico
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Estação de Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Machico
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Graça | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora do Amparo | |
| Capela de Santana | |
| Capela de São Roque | |
| Capela dos Milagres | |
| Igreja da Ribeira Seca | |
| Igreja do Caramanchão | |
| Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Igreja Nova Apostólica | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Machico?
Machico has a population of 12,567 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,507 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Machico?
Machico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.