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Santa Cruz
City in Vila Real, Portugal
Overview
Santa Cruz, set in the Vila Real district of northern Portugal, is a picturesque small town known for its scenic river views, vineyards, and warm, local hospitality. The area boasts charming historical districts and easy access to the natural beauty of the Portuguese countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Vila Real
Population
6,690
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.76°, -7.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,281
Local Cost
$742
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
4.7°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
-8.0°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
940 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
113 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
124.0
Airport
—
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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 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 70/100.
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