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Ponta Garça, Portugal
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Ponta Garça is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 3,547. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ponta Garça
Ponta Garça is a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,547, in an area of 29.35 km2. It is the largest parish in Vila Franca do Campo.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,547 |
| Population Density | 293 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7167°, -25.3667° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,098 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ponta Garça
Ponta Garça is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 3,547. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Ponta Garça
Ponta Garça 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 | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7167°N, 25.3667°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1614 | AZORES | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 200 | 134 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Furnas (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 7 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 11 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 28 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 40 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in |
Ponta Garça has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Ponta Garça
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica Íntegrada de Ponta Garça | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ponta Garça
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Ponta Garça
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas | ||||
| Casa João de Melo | ||||
| Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda | ||||
| Central Hidroeléctrica 1911 | ||||
| Centro Ambiental do Priolo | ||||
| Centro de Divulgação Florestal do Nordeste | ||||
| Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha | ||||
| Cha Gorreana Tea Factory | ||||
| Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso | ||||
| Ferreiro Ferrador | ||||
| Furnas Monitoring and Research Center | ||||
| Museu da Emigração Açoriana | ||||
| Museu do Linho | ||||
| Museu do Trigo | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico de São Pedro de Nordestinho | ||||
| Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo | ||||
| Museu Municipal Nestor de Sousa | ||||
| Museu Tabaco da Maia | ||||
| Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Achada | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Lomba da Fazenda | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional | ||||
| Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores | ||||
| Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata | ||||
| Olarias da Villa | ||||
| OMIC - Observatório Microbiano das Furnas | ||||
| Vigia da Furada |
Libraries in Ponta Garça
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ponta Garça
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Ponta Garça
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ponta Garça
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ponta Garça
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Ponta Garça
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ponta Garça
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
| Santa Maria Airport | SMA | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponta Garça
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Ponta Garça?
Ponta Garça has a population of 3,547 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ponta Garça?
Ponta Garça enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.