Back Санта-Марыя (Азорскія астравы) Byelorussian Enez Santa Maria Breton Illa de Santa Maria Catalan Ilha de Santa Maria (pulo sa Portugal) CEB Santa Maria (ostrov) Czech Santa Maria (Azoren) German Σάντα Μαρία (Αζόρες) Greek Isla de Santa María (Azores) Spanish Santa Maria (Assoorid) Estonian Santa Maria (Azoreak) Basque
Native name: Ilha de Santa Maria Nickname: The Sun Island | |
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 The agricultural fields of the western portion of the island of Santa Maria, location of the main settlement, Vila do Porto (as seen from Pico Alto) | |
 Location of the island of Santa Maria in the archipelago of the Azores | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 36°58′29″N 25°05′41″W / 36.97472°N 25.09472°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 |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
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.
- ^ a b c "Geografia Santa Maria". Azores Government. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "INE - Plataforma de divulgação dos Censos 2021 – Resultados Preliminares". censos.ine.pt. Retrieved 9 November 2021.