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Rabo de Peixe, Portugal
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Rabo de Peixe is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 7,681. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rabo de Peixe
Rabo de Peixe is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 8,866, in an area of 16.96 km2. It is the most populous and most densely populated parish in the municipality. It contains the localities Charco, Custódio, Labardas, Nogueira, Pico da Madeira, Pico da Varanda, Pico do Bode, Pico do Refugio, Rebentão, Santana, São Sebastião, Senhora da Conceição and Tulha.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,681 |
| Population Density | 1,171 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8102°, -25.5826° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rabo de Peixe
Rabo de Peixe is a small city in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 7,681. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Rabo de Peixe
Rabo de Peixe 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 | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8102°N, 25.5826°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 | 145 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 8 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 11 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 19 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 24 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in |
Rabo de Peixe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Rabo de Peixe
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária da Ribeira Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância dos Foros | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Professor António Augusto da Mota Frazão | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Integrada Gaspar Frutuoso | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Dom Paulo José Tavares | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância António Tavares Torres | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância António Medeiros Frazão | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Integrada da Vila de Rabo de Peixe | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Madre Teresa D'Anunciada | — | — | — | — |
| EB1/JI da Ribeirinha | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Profissional | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rabo de Peixe
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Rabo de Peixe
| 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 | ||||
| Cha Gorreana Tea Factory | ||||
| Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso | ||||
| Ferreiro Ferrador | ||||
| Fort Saint Blaise | ||||
| Furnas Monitoring and Research Center | ||||
| 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 do Linho | ||||
| Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim | ||||
| Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo | ||||
| Museu Tabaco da Maia | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Vigia da Furada |
Libraries in Rabo de Peixe
| 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 Rabo de Peixe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Graça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Rabo de Peixe
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rabo de Peixe
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rabo de Peixe
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rabo de Peixe
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rabo de Peixe
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rabo de Peixe
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rabo de Peixe
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rabo de Peixe
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rabo de Peixe
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rabo de Peixe
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rabo de Peixe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Rabo de Peixe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rabo de Peixe
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rabo de Peixe
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Mortuária | |
| Ermida de Santo André | |
| Igreja da Misericordia | |
| Igreja da Ribeirinha | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja do Bom Jesus | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Testemunhas de Jeová |
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What is the population of Rabo de Peixe?
Rabo de Peixe has a population of 7,681 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,171 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rabo de Peixe?
Rabo de Peixe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.