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Relva, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Relva is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 3,006. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,006 Population 709/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About Relva

Relva

Relva is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,006, in an area of 12.07 square kilometres (4.66 mi2). It contains the localities Nordela and Relva.

People

Population3,006
Density709/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population3,006
Population Density709 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates37.7527°, -25.7185°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Relva

Relva is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 3,006. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 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 Relva

Relva 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 12.9° / 17° 110.7
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 12.1° / 16.6° 81.6
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 12.3° / 16.9° 98.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 12.8° / 17.4° 78.8
May 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.2° 69.3
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 16.6° / 21.7° 42.8
Jul 21.4°C / 71°F 18.6° / 24.1° 24.7
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.5° 49.2
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.2° 84.2
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 17.1° / 21.8° 114.6
Nov 16.7°C / 62°F 14.5° / 18.9° 119.9
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 13.3° / 17.4° 169.6
Relva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Portugal avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density709/sq mi
Coordinates37.7527°N, 25.7185°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 13, 2025.

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 109 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 119 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 106 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 73 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 143 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 124 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 125 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 109 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 135 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 114 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 59 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 111 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 128 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 142 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 64 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 80 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 88 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 103 km
Apr 8, 2007 114 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M4.8 147 km
Jan 27, 2020 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Ophelia Category 3 271 km
2016 Alex Category 1 293 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 96 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 38 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 14 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 22 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 35 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Relva 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").

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Schools in Relva

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Ramalho
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância da Relva
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Radio Stations near Relva

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) acores, antena 1 AAC 165 kbps

Museums in Relva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda
Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
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 Vivo do Franciscanismo
Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional
Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores
Oficina Museu

Libraries in Relva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ernesto do Canto0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira0.0

Farmers Markets in Relva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado da Graça
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Relva

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canto da Pia
Saca-Rolhas Taberna
Take Off

Cafes in Relva

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café da Linda

Breweries in Relva

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azores Brewing Company
Cerveja Korisca
Vulcana

Stadiums & Teams in Relva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Relva

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
João Paulo II AirportPDLLarge Airport

Post Offices in Relva

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Relva

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Azores
Area
11.0 km² (4.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9500-651

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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What is the population of Relva?

Relva has a population of 3,006 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 709 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Relva?

Relva 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.

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