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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Praça Gonçalo Velho Cabral Quinta do Castanheiro

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 97 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.

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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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