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Ponta do Pargo, Portugal
Madeira · Portugal
Ponta do Pargo is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 761. Elevation: 1,503 ft (458 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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About Ponta do Pargo
Ponta do Pargo is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 909, in an area of 24.71 km2.
It is located west of the municipal seat of Calheta, and southwest of the municipality of Porto Moniz.
People
Climate
| Population | 761 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8114°, -17.2486° |
| 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 Ponta do Pargo
Ponta do Pargo is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 761. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet (458 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.
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 | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8114°N, 17.2486°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 | 34 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 28 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 |
Ponta do Pargo 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").
Schools in Ponta do Pargo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiga Escolda o Amparo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ponta do Pargo
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 Ponta do Pargo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Libraries in Ponta do Pargo
| 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 Ponta do Pargo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres |
Restaurants in Ponta do Pargo
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ponta do Pargo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ponta do Pargo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ponta do Pargo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ponta do Pargo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponta do Pargo
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Lombadinha | |
| Igreja das Achadas da Cruz | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora do Amparo | |
| Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte |
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What is the population of Ponta do Pargo?
Ponta do Pargo has a population of 761 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ponta do Pargo?
Ponta do Pargo 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.