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São Mateus, Portugal
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São Mateus is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 3,757. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About São Mateus
Terra Chã is a civil parish in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 2,915, in an area of 10.07 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,757 |
| Population Density | 1,546 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6563°, -27.2694° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About São Mateus
São Mateus is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 3,757. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in São Mateus
São Mateus has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Feb (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 983 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6563°N, 27.2694°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1641 | AZORES | Unknown | 9.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 42 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 70 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 9 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 73 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 101 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 127 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 157 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 170 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 186 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
São Mateus has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in São Mateus
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Profissional da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de São Mateus | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Cantinho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Maximino Fernandes Rocha | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near São Mateus
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in São Mateus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa dos Botes - núcleo museológico e clube naval de São Mateus da Calheta | ||||
| Casa-Museu Vitorino Nemésio | ||||
| Centro de Ciência de Angra do Heroísmo | ||||
| Centro Interpretativo Da Serra De Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Hospital da Boa Nova | ||||
| Monte Brasil's Signal Station | ||||
| Museu Antigo do Senhor Manuel Mitéio | ||||
| Museu da Ribeirinha | ||||
| Museu de Angra do Heroismo | ||||
| Museu de Carnaval | ||||
| Museu do Agricultor | ||||
| Museu do Vinho | ||||
| Museu dos Altares | ||||
| Museu Vulcanospeleológico | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico de São Bartolomeu dos Regatos |
Libraries in São Mateus
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional Luís da Silva Ribeiro;Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Angra do Heroísmo | 0.0 | |||||
| Palácio Bettencourt | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in São Mateus
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Duque de Bragança | |||||
| Mercado Praia da Vitória | |||||
| Small Market |
Hotels in São Mateus
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in São Mateus
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in São Mateus
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in São Mateus
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in São Mateus
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in São Mateus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Brianda |
Stadiums & Teams in São Mateus
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near São Mateus
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lajes Airport | TER | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in São Mateus
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in São Mateus
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja da Terra Chã | |
| Igreja de São Carlos | |
| Igreja Velha | |
| Império do Cantinho | |
| São Mateus's Church | |
| Testemunhas de Jeová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of São Mateus?
São Mateus has a population of 3,757 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,546 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in São Mateus?
São Mateus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.