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Maia

City in Açores, Portugal

Overview

Maia, located on the northern coast of São Miguel in the Azores, is known for its picturesque coastline, traditional charm, and lively agricultural culture. The city offers visitors a genuine taste of island life with historic sites, nature trails, and a friendly local community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Açores
Population
134,977
Time Zone
Atlantic/Azores
Coordinates
37.83°, -25.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
81
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,645
Local Cost
$1,002
Local Income
$970
Cashless
68
English
67
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
25.4°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
675 mm
Internet Speed
207 Mbps
Upload
163 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PDL
Distance
29 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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