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Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
Madeira · Portugal
Santa Maria Maior is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 11,768. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Maria Maior
The village of Ribeiro Frio is situated in the interior of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It belongs to the parish of São Roque do Faial, the municipality of Santana, and is located around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Funchal.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,768 |
| Population Density | 6,260 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6484°, -16.8909° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Maria Maior
Santa Maria Maior is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 11,768. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Santa Maria Maior
Santa Maria Maior 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 | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6484°N, 16.8909°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 | 8 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 12 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Santa Maria Maior has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Santa Maria Maior
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica dos Louros | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica com Pré-escolar e Creche dos Louros | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar e creche Professor Eleutério de Aguiar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Maria Maior
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 Maria Maior
| 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 Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| 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 Maria Maior
| 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 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 Maria Maior
| 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 Maria Maior
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Maria Maior
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Maria Maior
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Maria Maior
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Maria Maior
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Maria Maior
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria Maior
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Maria Maior
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Maria Maior
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Casa de Saúde Câmara Pestana | |
| Igreja de São Gonçalo | |
| Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Maria Maior
What is the population of Santa Maria Maior?
Santa Maria Maior has a population of 11,768 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 6,260 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria Maior?
Santa Maria Maior enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.