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Santa Cruz, Portugal
Madeira · Portugal
Santa Cruz is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 6,010. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Achada do Barro é um sítio povoado e paróquia da freguesia de Santo António da Serra, no município de Santa Cruz, na ilha da Madeira, em Portugal. Situa-se a 690 metros de altitude e, em 1934, tinha 126 habitantes distribuídos por 26 fogos. Localiza-se no sector serrano da freguesia, numa zona de povoamento rural disperso próxima dos sítios do Salto e da Calçadinha.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,010 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6881°, -16.7939° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (628 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 6,010. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6881°N, 16.7939°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 18 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 17 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Santa Cruz
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Dr. Clemente Tavares | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Secundária de Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche de Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho dos Emigrantes | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) | antena 1, madeira | AAC 166 kbps | |
| Rádio Calheta | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Etnografico | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Baleia | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Hotel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho da Camacha | |||||
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos | |||||
| Mercearia | |||||
| Parque de Feiras |
Hotels in Santa Cruz
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Cruz
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Santa Cruz
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Cruz
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Cruz
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT - Santa Cruz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Santo Amaro | |
| Capela Solar São João | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Luz | |
| Igreja Matriz de Santa Cruz | |
| Nossa Senhora da Graça |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz
What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 6,010 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 308.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.