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Calheta
City in Açores, Portugal
Overview
Calheta is a charming village on São Jorge Island in the Azores, known for its dramatic coastal cliffs, traditional fajãs, and tranquil rural atmosphere. The town offers visitors a mix of picturesque nature and authentic Azorean culture, with close proximity to scenic trails and the sea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Açores
Population
3,773
Time Zone
Atlantic/Azores
Coordinates
38.60°, -28.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,401
Local Cost
$832
Local Income
$900
Cashless
50
English
55
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
15.5°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
822 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
SJZ
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.
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