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Santa Cruz, Cabo Verde
Santa Cruz · Cabo Verde
Santa Cruz is a small city in Santa Cruz, Cabo Verde with a population of 9,488. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, officially the County of Santa Cruz, is a county on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 270,861. The county seat is Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz County comprises the Santa Cruz–Watsonville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area. The county is on the California Central Coast, south of the San Francisco Bay Area region. The county forms the northern coast of the Monterey Bay, with Monterey County forming the southern coast.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,488 |
| Population Density | 172 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1340°, -23.5595° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Country | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde |
| State / Province | Santa Cruz |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6 inches (268 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small city in Cabo Verde (Santa Cruz) with a population of 9,488. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Cabo Verde avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1340°N, 23.5595°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (0.0").
Museums in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | ||||
| Centro Cultural Norberto Tavares | ||||
| Ceramic Arts Museum | ||||
| Museo de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museou Etnográfico | ||||
| Museu de Tabanka | ||||
| Museu do Campo de Concentração do Tarrafal | ||||
| Sala-Museu Amílcar Cabral |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Cape Verde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada market | |||||
| Merc. Municipal | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Cotchi Pó | |||||
| Mercado de Minho Branco | |||||
| Mercado de Sucupira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Ponta Belém | |||||
| Sucupira |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | Large Airport |
| Maio Airport | MMO | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Adventista do 7° Dia _Santa Cruz |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 9,488 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 55.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.