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Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Azores · Portugal
Ponta Delgada is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 20,056. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada is the largest municipality (concelho) and executive capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. As of 2021, it has 67,287 inhabitants, in an area of 232.99 square kilometres. There are 17,629 residents in the three central civil parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro, São Sebastião, and São José. Ponta Delgada became the region's administrative capital under the revised constitution of 1976; the judiciary and Catholic See remained in the historical capital of Angra do Heroísmo while the Legislative Assembly of the Azores was established in Horta.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,056 |
| Population Density | 14,326 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7395°, -25.6687° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,078 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada is a small city in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 20,056. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada 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 | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7395°N, 25.6687°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 | — | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 5 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 18 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 18 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 31 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in |
Ponta Delgada has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Ponta Delgada
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Superior de Enfermangem de Ponta Delgada | College | — | — |
| University of the Azores | University | 1976 | — |
Schools in Ponta Delgada
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária Antero de Quental | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio São Francisco Xavier | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Gente de Palmo e Meio | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de São José | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Roberto Ivens | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância da Matriz | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Santa Clara | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Integrada Canto da Maia | — | — | — | — |
| Conservatório Regional de Ponta Delgada | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Domingos Rebelo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ponta Delgada
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Ponta Delgada
| 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 | ||||
| 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 Ponta Delgada
| 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 Ponta Delgada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Graça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Ponta Delgada
30 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ponta Delgada
92 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ponta Delgada
48 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ponta Delgada
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ponta Delgada
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ponta Delgada
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ponta Delgada
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ponta Delgada
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ponta Delgada
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ponta Delgada
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ponta Delgada
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ponta Delgada
17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ponta Delgada
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ponta Delgada
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ponta Delgada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Ponta Delgada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ponta Delgada
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Ponta Delgada
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT - Antero de Quental | |
| CTT - Centro de Ponta Delgada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponta Delgada
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres | |
| Centro Paroquial de Santa Clara | |
| Convento de Nossa Senhora da Esperança | |
| Ermida da Mãe de Deus | |
| Ermida De Sant'Ana | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia | |
| Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Esperança | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja de São José | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas | |
| Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião | |
| Igreja Paroquial de Santa Clara | |
| JW | |
| Presbyterian Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada has a population of 20,056 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 14,326 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.