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São Gonçalo, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

São Gonçalo is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 5,806. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,806 Population 2,127/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About São Gonçalo

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

Population5,806
Density2,127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population5,806
Population Density2,127 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates32.6577°, -16.8709°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São Gonçalo

São Gonçalo is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 5,806. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 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 São Gonçalo

São Gonçalo 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.1° 69.3
Feb 17°C / 63°F 14° / 20.1° 72.7
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 14.3° / 20.8° 61.8
Apr 18°C / 64°F 14.9° / 21.2° 40.2
May 19.2°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.3° 28.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 18.3° / 23.9° 9.3
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.8° / 25.7° 1.8
Aug 24°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.1° 1.7
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.8° 28.2
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.5° 92.8
Nov 20°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23° 80.7
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 15.3° / 21° 104.3
São Gonçalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Portugal avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density2,127/sq mi
Coordinates32.6577°N, 16.8709°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2022.

Mar 7, 2020 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal M5.3 29 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 34 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 30 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 42 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 18 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 63 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 109 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 88 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 69 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 63 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 52 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 61 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 100 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 47 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 48 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Vince Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

São Gonçalo 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").

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Schools in São Gonçalo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola EB1/PE da Camacha — — — —
Escola Básica com Pré-escolar e Creche Dr. Alfredo Nóbrega Júnior — — — —
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Radio Stations near São Gonçalo

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 São Gonçalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 São Gonçalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Regional0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal0.0
Hotel Library0.0
Livraria Paulinas0.0
UMa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in São Gonçalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 São Gonçalo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Velha do Palheiro
Casa Velha Do Palheiro - Relais & Châteaux
Ocean Gardens

Restaurants in São Gonçalo

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

a Cornelia
Adega do Pomar
Adega do Pomar
Adega Paradiso
Casa de Pasto
Casa Nostra
Charles
Cosi Scoozi
Montanha
O Picadinho
O Regedor
Palheiro Clubhouse
Pinheira
Ponte de Pau
Refúgio dos Amigos
Rodapião

Cafes in São Gonçalo

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

21
Aquário
Hortensia Gardens
Jasmin tea house
Luso Arabe
O Vermelho
Palheiro Gardens
Tasca do Avô

Monuments in São Gonçalo

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bateria de Costa
Bateria de Costa
Bateria de Costa
Bateria de Costa

Gas Stations in São Gonçalo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GALP
Galp - Camacha
SPELTA-PRODUTOS PETROLIFEROS

Shopping Malls in São Gonçalo

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camacha Shopping

Gyms in São Gonçalo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hatha Yoga

Golf Courses in São Gonçalo

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palheiro Golf

Breweries in São Gonçalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira

Stadiums & Teams in São Gonçalo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São Gonçalo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport
Porto Santo AirportPXOMedium Airport

Post Offices in São Gonçalo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT- Ponto de Correios das Eiras
posto de correios camacha

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Gonçalo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Neves
Igreja do Rochão
Igreja Matriz da Camacha

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira
Elevation
690 m (2,264 ft)

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About São Gonçalo

What is the population of São Gonçalo?

São Gonçalo has a population of 5,806 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 2,127 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in São Gonçalo?

São Gonçalo 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.

Nearby Cities

Santa Maria Maior 11,768 pop · 1.3 mi Santa Luzia 5,490 pop · 1.8 mi Nossa Senhora do Monte 7,444 pop · 1.8 mi Caniço 23,368 pop · 2.0 mi São Roque 9,385 pop · 2.7 mi Corujeira de Dentro 5,627 pop · 2.7 mi Funchal 105,795 pop · 3.2 mi Santo António 25,940 pop · 3.7 mi São Martinho 26,482 pop · 4.0 mi Santa Cruz 6,010 pop · 4.9 mi Água de Pena 2,434 pop · 6.2 mi Câmara de Lobos 32,209 pop · 6.2 mi Curral das Freiras 1,673 pop · 7.2 mi Machico 12,567 pop · 7.2 mi
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