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Ponta Delgada

City in Açores, Portugal

Overview

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores archipelago and a lively gateway to São Miguel Island. The city boasts a charming blend of historical architecture, scenic oceanfront promenades, and a lively atmosphere shaped by both locals and visitors. Its green parks, busy markets, and proximity to natural wonders make it an excellent base for exploring the Azores.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Açores
Population
68,748
Time Zone
Atlantic/Azores
Coordinates
37.74°, -25.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,669
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$990
Cashless
56
English
62
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
16.1°C
Record High
25.6°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
657 mm
Internet Speed
119 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
1
Cafes
51
Nightlife
24
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PDL
Distance
2 km

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Praça Gonçalo Velho Cabral Quinta do Castanheiro

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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 97 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 75/100.

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