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São Marçal, Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Island · Sao Tome and Principe

São Marçal is a small town in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 2,866. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2,866 Population 9/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
78.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About São Marçal

São Marçal is a suburb of the city São Tomé in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 2,866. It is 2.3 km southeast of the city centre of São Tomé and 1 km northwest of Pantufo.

People

Population2,866
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain78.6 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population2,866
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates0.3192°, 6.7261°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvinceSão Tomé Island
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation78.6 inches (1,997 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São Marçal

São Marçal is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé Island) with a population of 2,866. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Climate in São Marçal

São Marçal has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1283 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 105.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 76.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 209.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 275.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.1
São Marçal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates0.3192°N, 6.7261°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.6"
107% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on May 26, 2010.

May 26, 2010 109 km NE of San Antonio de Palé, Equatorial Guinea M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest
April 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in Wettest
May 76°F (25°C) 9.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in

São Marçal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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Museums in São Marçal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffe Museum
São Sebastião Museum

Libraries in São Marçal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da Trindade0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cantagalo0.0
Biblioteca Nacional0.0
Biblioteca Paroquial de Santana0.0

Farmers Markets in São Marçal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Firma Comercial LL Bem Estar Lda.
Mercado do Cruzeiro
Mercado Bobo Forro
Mercado da Cidade da Trindade
Mercado de Cova Água Santana
Mercado de Cova Água Santana

Cafes in São Marçal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar R & J
Bar R & J

Stadiums & Teams in São Marçal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São Marçal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
São Tomé International AirportTMSLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Marçal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nossa Senhora de Madre de Deus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Sao_Tome

🇸🇹 About Sao Tome and Principe

Capital Sao Tome
Population 197,700
Area 1,001 km²
GDP (USD) $690,456,807
GDP per capita $2,991
HDI 0.637
Life expectancy 69.7 years
Internet users 61.5%
Urban population 68.6%
Currency STN (Dobra)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +239
TLD .st
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About São Marçal

What is the population of São Marçal?

São Marçal has a population of 2,866 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in São Marçal?

São Marçal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.6 inches.

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