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Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
Azores · Portugal
Vila Franca do Campo is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 5,035. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vila Franca do Campo
Vila Franca do Campo is a Portuguese town on the island of São Miguel in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It covers an area of 78.00 km2 and has a population of 10,323 inhabitants (2021). The municipality is divided into six parishes and is bordered to the north by the municipality of Ribeira Grande, to the east by Povoação, to the west by Lagoa, and to the south it has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,035 |
| Population Density | 167 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7160°, -25.4323° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,098 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vila Franca do Campo
Vila Franca do Campo is a small city in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 5,035. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Vila Franca do Campo
Vila Franca do Campo 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 | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7160°N, 25.4323°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1614 | AZORES | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 200 | 139 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua de Pau (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 7 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 12 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 22 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 35 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in |
Vila Franca do Campo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Vila Franca do Campo
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica e Secundária Armando Côrtes-Rodrigues | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Professor António dos Santos Botelho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Francisco Medeiros Garoupa | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Padre Manuel Ernesto Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vila Franca do Campo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Vila Franca do Campo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas | ||||
| Casa João de Melo | ||||
| Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda | ||||
| Central Hidroeléctrica 1911 | ||||
| Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha | ||||
| Cha Gorreana Tea Factory | ||||
| Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso | ||||
| Ferreiro Ferrador | ||||
| Fort Saint Blaise | ||||
| Furnas Monitoring and Research Center | ||||
| Galeria Fonseca Macedo | ||||
| Melo abreu | ||||
| Military Museum of the Azores | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André | ||||
| Museu da Emigração Açoriana | ||||
| Museu do Linho | ||||
| Museu do Trigo | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico de São Pedro de Nordestinho | ||||
| Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim | ||||
| Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo | ||||
| Museu Tabaco da Maia | ||||
| Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Achada | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional | ||||
| Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores | ||||
| Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata | ||||
| Olarias da Villa | ||||
| OMIC - Observatório Microbiano das Furnas | ||||
| Vigia da Furada |
Libraries in Vila Franca do Campo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal | 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 Vila Franca do Campo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Graça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Vila Franca do Campo
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vila Franca do Campo
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vila Franca do Campo
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vila Franca do Campo
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vila Franca do Campo
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vila Franca do Campo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vila Franca do Campo
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vila Franca do Campo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vila Franca do Campo
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vila Franca do Campo
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vila Franca do Campo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Vila Franca do Campo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vila Franca do Campo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
| Santa Maria Airport | SMA | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Vila Franca do Campo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vila Franca do Campo
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Saint Michael the Archangel | |
| Convento de Santo André | |
| Ermida da Mãe de Deus | |
| Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz | |
| Ermida de Santa Catarina | |
| Ermida de Santo Amaro | |
| Igreja de São Lázaro | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra | |
| Império da Mãe de Deus | |
| Império das Hortas |
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What is the population of Vila Franca do Campo?
Vila Franca do Campo has a population of 5,035 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 30.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vila Franca do Campo?
Vila Franca do Campo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.