Santa Maria Island
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For other uses, see Santa Maria Island (disambiguation).
Santa Maria (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ mɐˈɾi.ɐ]) is an island in the eastern group of the Azores archipelago (south of the island of São Miguel) and the southernmost island in the Azores. The island is known for its white sand beaches, distinctive chimneys, and dry warm weather.
Quick Facts Native name: Ilha de Santa MariaNickname: The Sun Island, Geography ...
Native name: Ilha de Santa Maria Nickname: The Sun Island | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 36°58′29″N 25°05′41″W |
Archipelago | Azores |
Area | 96.87 km2 (37.40 sq mi)[1] |
Coastline | 77.55 km (48.187 mi)[1] |
Highest elevation | 586.8 m (1925.2 ft)[1] |
Highest point | Pico Alto |
Administration | |
Autonomous Region | Azores |
Municipalities | |
Demographics | |
Demonym | Mariense |
Population | 5,408 (2021)[2] |
Pop. density | 56/km2 (145/sq mi) |
Languages | Portuguese |
Ethnic groups | Portuguese |
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