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Calheta

City in São Miguel, Cape Verde

Overview

Calheta, on São Miguel Island in Cape Verde, is a charming coastal town known for its laid-back vibe, quiet neighborhoods, and scenic Atlantic beaches. Its mix of rural tradition and oceanfront promenade makes it an inviting base for exploring island life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cape Verde
Municipality
São Miguel
Population
Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
15.19°, -23.59°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$704
Local Cost
$432
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
23.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
19.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
325 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
RAI
Distance
30 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 47/100.

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