Santa Maria Island
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) |
| Coastline | 77.55 km (48.187 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 586.8 m (1925.2 ft) |
| Highest point | Pico Alto |
| Administration | |
| Autonomous Region | Azores |
| Municipalities | |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Mariense |
| Population | 5,408 (2021) |
| Pop. density | 56/km2 (145/sq mi) |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Ethnic groups | Portuguese |
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Santa Maria (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ mɐˈɾi.ɐ]; Potuguese and Spanish for 'Saint Mary') 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.