Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
Monday, 07 September 2026
13:12:47 WEST
State: Azores
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 1,725
District: Santa Cruz Das Flores
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Cruz das Flores in Azores, Portugal with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Santa Cruz das Flores.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Santa Cruz das Flores from our regional database:
| State / Region | Azores |
| District | Santa Cruz Das Flores |
| Total Population | 1,725 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 39.4578° N |
| Center Longitude | -31.1299° E |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Population Rank in Azores | #39 of 62 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Achadinha | 334 | 538 | 290 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Água de Pau | 326 | 525 | 283 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Almagreira | 369 | 594 | 321 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Angra | 216 | 348 | 188 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Angra do Heroísmo | 217 | 349 | 188 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Angústias | 149 | 240 | 129 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Arrifes | 315 | 508 | 274 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bandeiras | 157 | 252 | 136 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Biscoitos | 213 | 343 | 185 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cabo da Praia | 225 | 361 | 195 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cabouco | 322 | 519 | 280 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cais do Pico | 164 | 264 | 142 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Calheta | 177 | 285 | 154 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Castelo Branco | 145 | 233 | 126 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cedros | 142 | 229 | 124 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Azores (home state of Santa Cruz das Flores), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Adrar | 1,512 | 2,433 | 1,313 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aveiro | 932 | 1,499 | 809 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Beja | 970 | 1,561 | 842 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Braga | 953 | 1,533 | 827 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Canary Islands | 836 | 1,346 | 726 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Coimbra | 941 | 1,515 | 817 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Connacht | 1,366 | 2,198 | 1,186 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | 1,323 | 2,130 | 1,149 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Évora | 965 | 1,553 | 838 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Faro | 974 | 1,567 | 846 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Portugal, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Cruz das Flores's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Algeria | 968 | 1,557 | 840 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Andorra | 552 | 888 | 479 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belgium | 984 | 1,584 | 854 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| France | 708 | 1,139 | 615 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Gibraltar | 274 | 442 | 238 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 747 | 1,203 | 649 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ireland | 994 | 1,600 | 864 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Isle Of Man | 1,039 | 1,673 | 903 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 741 | 1,193 | 644 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Luxembourg | 1,005 | 1,617 | 873 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Cruz das Flores. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Azores, Portugal.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Cruz das Flores (You) | Azores | 1,725 | — | — |
| Lajes das Flores | Azores | 3,907 | 9.9 | SSW |
| Cedros | Azores | 907 | 229.3 | ESE |
| Castelo Branco | Azores | 1,309 | 233.3 | ESE |
| Ribeira Grande | Azores | 5,198 | 234.6 | ESE |
| Horta | Azores | 6,572 | 239.3 | ESE |
| Angústias | Azores | 2,418 | 239.5 | ESE |
| Madalena | Azores | 6,136 | 247.2 | ESE |
| Bandeiras | Azores | 626 | 252.1 | ESE |
| Rosais | Azores | 743 | 261.8 | ESE |
| Cais do Pico | Azores | 3,388 | 264.0 | ESE |
How does Santa Cruz das Flores rank within Azores? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Santa Cruz das Flores appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada | 20,056 |
| Lagoa | 14,442 |
| Angra do Heroísmo | 12,045 |
| Rosto de Cão | 7,880 |
| Rabo de Peixe | 7,681 |
| Arrifes | 6,981 |
| Horta | 6,572 |
| Madalena | 6,136 |
| Praia da Vitória | 6,061 |
| Ribeira Grande | 5,198 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Ribeira Grande | 180.15 |
| Madalena | 147.12 |
| Vila Franca do Campo | 77.97 |
| Furnas | 33.88 |
| Santo Antão | 33.41 |
| Ponta Garça | 31.38 |
| Porto Judeu | 28.90 |
| Biscoitos | 26.30 |
| Bandeiras | 25.92 |
| Arrifes | 25.27 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| São Roque | 688.83 |
| São Mateus | 597.30 |
| Rabo de Peixe | 452.36 |
| Cabouco | 373.01 |
| Lajes | 335.78 |
| Porto Martins | 291.84 |
| Arrifes | 276.26 |
| Relva | 273.77 |
| Ribeira Seca | 235.81 |
| Ribeira Seca | 200.00 |
Flores Airport IATA: FLW 0 km (0 mi) from Santa Cruz das Flores |
Santa Cruz das Flores sits inside Azores, Portugal and ranks #39 of 62 cities in Azores by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Cruz das Flores and the countries closest to Santa Cruz das Flores by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Portugal. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santa Cruz das Flores, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Santa Cruz das Flores at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Azores, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Cruz das Flores — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Santa Cruz das Flores table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Azores by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Cruz das Flores and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Santa Cruz das Flores map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Santa Cruz das Flores will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Santa Cruz das Flores to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Cruz das Flores. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Azores city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Cruz das Flores ranks #39 of 62 cities in Azores by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Cruz das Flores is Flores Airport (FLW), about 0 km (0 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.