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Castelo Branco
City in Açores, Portugal
Overview
Castelo Branco is a charming, quiet village in the Azores with a population of only 330. Surrounded by lush landscapes, it offers tranquility and a taste of authentic rural Portuguese life. Visitors will enjoy its traditional hospitality, scenic beauty, and slow pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Açores
Population
330
Time Zone
Atlantic/Azores
Coordinates
38.52°, -28.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,207
Local Cost
$740
Local Income
$950
Cashless
55
English
55
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
852 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
HOR
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.
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