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Povoação, Portugal
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Povoação is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 2,161. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Povoação
Povoação is a municipality located in the southeastern corner of the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 6,327, in an area of 106.41 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,161 |
| Population Density | 567 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°, -25.2500° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Povoação
Povoação is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 2,161. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°N, 25.2500°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 | 124 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 100 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 | 20 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 37 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 48 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°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) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in |
Povoação has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Povoação
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Lomba do Loução | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Faial da Terra | — | — | — | — |
| EB2,3/S Maria Isabel do Carmo Medeiros | — | — | — | — |
| EB1/JI Mons. João Mauricio Amaral Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
| EB1/JI da Lomba do Botão | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Povoação
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Povoação
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa João de Melo | ||||
| Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda | ||||
| Central Hidroeléctrica 1911 | ||||
| Centro Ambiental do Priolo | ||||
| Centro de Divulgação Florestal do Nordeste | ||||
| Cha Gorreana Tea Factory | ||||
| Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso | ||||
| Furnas Monitoring and Research Center | ||||
| Museu do Linho | ||||
| Museu do Trigo | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico de São Pedro de Nordestinho | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo | ||||
| Museu Municipal Nestor de Sousa | ||||
| Museu Tabaco da Maia | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Achada | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Lomba da Fazenda | ||||
| Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata | ||||
| Olarias da Villa | ||||
| OMIC - Observatório Microbiano das Furnas | ||||
| Vigia da Furada |
Libraries in Povoação
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Povoação
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Povoação
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Povoação
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Povoação
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Povoação
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Povoação
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Povoação
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Povoação
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Povoação
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Povoação
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Povoação
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermida de Santa Bárbara | |
| Igreja da Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário | |
| Nossa Senhora dos Remédios |
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Povoação?
Povoação has a population of 2,161 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 567 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Povoação?
Povoação enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.