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Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal
Azores · Portugal
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 1,776. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is a Portuguese municipality on the volcanic island of Graciosa, in the archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 4,391, in an area of 60.66 km2. It includes four local parishes and one municipal government structure, which administers the entire island.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,776 |
| Population Density | 188 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0858°, -28.0058° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 1,776. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0858°N, 28.0058°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1641 | AZORES | Unknown | 9.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 46 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Graciosa (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 8 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 71 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 77 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in |
Santa Cruz da Graciosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Secundária da Graciosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Primária de Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz da Graciosa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Antena Nove | hits, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Pico | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museu João Tomás Bettencourt | ||||
| Museu da Graciosa |
Libraries in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Santa Cruz da Graciosa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Cruz da Graciosa
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Graciosa Airport | GRW | Medium Airport |
| Horta Airport | HOR | Medium Airport |
| Pico Airport | PIX | Medium Airport |
| São Jorge Airport | SJZ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermida da Senhora da Boa Nova | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Vitória | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora das Dores | |
| Ermida de Santo Amaro | |
| Ermida de Santo António | |
| Ermida de São João | |
| Ermida de São Miguel Arcanjo | |
| Ermida de São Salvador | |
| Ermida do Senhor Bom Jesus | |
| Igreja da Misericórdia de Santa Cruz da Graciosa/ Igreja de Santo Cristo | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Esperança | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe | |
| Igreja de Santo António da Vitória | |
| Igreja Matriz de Santa Cruz da Graciosa | |
| Império do Espírito Santo da Beira-Mar da Vitória | |
| Império do Espírito Santo da Ribeirinha | |
| Império do Espírito Santo das Almas | |
| Império do Espírito Santo de Guadalupe | |
| Império do Espírito Santo de Santo Amaro |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz da Graciosa?
Santa Cruz da Graciosa has a population of 1,776 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz da Graciosa?
Santa Cruz da Graciosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.