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Sete Cidades, Portugal
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Sete Cidades is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 858. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sete Cidades
Candelária is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,079, in an area of 8.63 km². It is situated along the southwest flank of the Sete Cidades massif.
People
Climate
| Population | 858 |
| Population Density | 116 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8583°, -25.7944° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sete Cidades
Sete Cidades is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Sete Cidades
Sete Cidades has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Feb (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8583°N, 25.7944°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sete Cidades (2 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 2 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 14 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 30 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 43 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in |
Sete Cidades has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Sete Cidades
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica Integrada de Ginetes | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Padre José Cabral Lindo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Dr. Carlos Bettencourt Leça | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Candelária | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Padre José Gomes Pereira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância João Francisco Cabral | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Padre António Nunes | — | — | — | — |
| EB1/JI de Santa Bárbara | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sete Cidades
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Sete Cidades
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferreiro Ferrador | ||||
| Fort Saint Blaise | ||||
| Galeria Fonseca Macedo | ||||
| Melo abreu | ||||
| Military Museum of the Azores | ||||
| Museu Capelas | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André | ||||
| Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim | ||||
| Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores | ||||
| Oficina Museu |
Libraries in Sete Cidades
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ernesto do Canto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sete Cidades
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Graça |
Hotels in Sete Cidades
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sete Cidades
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sete Cidades
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sete Cidades
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sete Cidades
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sete Cidades
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Korisca |
Stadiums & Teams in Sete Cidades
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sete Cidades
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Sete Cidades
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posto de correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sete Cidades
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Lomba de Cima | |
| Chapel Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Comunidade Cristã de São Sebastião | |
| Congregação Cristã em Portugal | |
| Ermida Santo António | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Remédios | |
| Igreja de Santa Luzia | |
| Igreja de São Nicolau | |
| Nossa Senhora das Dores |
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What is the population of Sete Cidades?
Sete Cidades has a population of 858 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sete Cidades?
Sete Cidades enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.