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Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
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Santa Cruz das Flores is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 1,725. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz das Flores
Santa Cruz das Flores is a municipality situated in the north half of the island of Flores, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Situated in the sparsely populated Western Group, the population in 2021 was 2,020 inhabitants in an area that covers approximately 70.91 square kilometres (27.38 mi2), bordering the southern municipality of Lajes das Flores.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,725 |
| Population Density | 474 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4578°, -31.1299° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.3 inches (1,558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz das Flores
Santa Cruz das Flores is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 1,725. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Santa Cruz das Flores
Santa Cruz das Flores has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.4°C), the coldest is Feb (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1704 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4578°N, 31.1299°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1847 | AZORES | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 10 | 9 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Meteorological | — | — | 13 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Flores (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Flores | Stratovolcano(es) | 914 m (2,999 ft) | -950 | 7 km |
| Corvo | Stratovolcano | 718 m (2,356 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 7.3 in |
Santa Cruz das Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Santa Cruz das Flores
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Ponta Delgada | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Integrada Padre Maurício de Freitas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz das Flores
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Santa Cruz das Flores
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores Museum | ||||
| Museu das Lajes das Flores | ||||
| Museu do Lavrador | ||||
| Museu e Auditório Municipal | ||||
| Pólo Museológico ou Casa Museu da Fajã Grande | ||||
| Whale Museum | ||||
| whaling |
Libraries in Santa Cruz das Flores
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Santa Cruz das Flores | 0.0 |
Hotels in Santa Cruz das Flores
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz das Flores
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz das Flores
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Cruz das Flores
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz das Flores
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz das Flores
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz das Flores
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Cruz das Flores
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Flores Airport | FLW | Medium Airport |
| Corvo Airport | CVU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz das Flores
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz das Flores
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de São Boaventura | |
| Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| São João |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz das Flores?
Santa Cruz das Flores has a population of 1,725 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 474 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz das Flores?
Santa Cruz das Flores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches.