Cape Verde

Santa Maria

Cape Verde
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
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A compact beach town on the southern tip of Sal island in Cape Verde, Santa Maria sits right on the coast and holds a notably dense café and restaurant scene for its size. The island's main international airport is a short drive north, making the town a practical base for exploring Sal.

Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works

  • Population8,400
  • Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
22°71°
5mm0.2in
F
22°71°
0mm0.1in
M
22°71°
0mm0.0in
A
22°72°
0mm0.0in
M
23°73°
0mm0.0in
J
24°74°
0mm0.0in
J
25°77°
5mm0.2in
A
26°80°
30mm1.2in
S
27°80°
40mm1.7in
O
26°80°
20mm0.8in
N
25°77°
5mm0.2in
D
23°74°
5mm0.1in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Santa Maria: quick answers

Where is Santa Maria?

Santa Maria is in Cape Verde.

How do you get to Santa Maria?

The nearest airport is Espargos (SID), about 25 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Santa Maria?

The warmest month is September, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is September, with about 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Santa Maria?

OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 95 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Santa Maria?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Espargos and Palmeira.

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