Santa Cruz das Flores: population and statistics
Santa Cruz das Flores has a population of 1,980 (2025) across 70.9 km², or 27.9 people per km². It ranks 305 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 1,980 residents
- 70.9 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Santa Cruz das Flores ranks No. 17 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 0.9% in Santa Cruz das Flores, compared with an average of 2.9% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,243 kWh a year here.
Santa Cruz das Flores in numbers
Where is Santa Cruz das Flores?
Population of Santa Cruz das Flores over time
Santa Cruz das Flores had 2,045 residents in 2021 and 1,980 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,045 |
| 2022 | 2,027 |
| 2023 | 2,038 |
| 2024 | 1,996 |
| 2025 | 1,980 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences with central heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,931 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lajes das Flores, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horta (15,173 residents), 238 km away.
All indicators for Santa Cruz das Flores
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 178.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 27.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −3.18% | – | 4.50% | ranked 297 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 1,104 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 26.3% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 21.6% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 1,180 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 9.4% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.6% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.2% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.5% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 277 of 307 |
Energy
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 74.6% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 1,971 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 306 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 365 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 295 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 179.1 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,475 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 81.9 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 138 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,542 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 22 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 20,995 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 205 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 1,056 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 39 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 22.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 65 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Santa Cruz das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.7% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 168 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Santa Cruz das Flores
Business sectors: Santa Cruz das Flores
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35.3% ×4.4
- Accommodation and food services13.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services13.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×0.7
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical3.0% ×0.3
- Transport and storage2.7% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santa Cruz das Flores?
Santa Cruz das Flores has 1,980 residents (2025), ranking 305 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Santa Cruz das Flores?
Santa Cruz das Flores covers 70.9 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Santa Cruz das Flores growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Santa Cruz das Flores went from 2,045 to 1,980, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Santa Cruz das Flores?
Santa Cruz das Flores is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 39.450, longitude −31.117.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Santa Cruz das Flores?
In Santa Cruz das Flores, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 0.9% (2021), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Buildings: what is the figure for Santa Cruz das Flores?
In Santa Cruz das Flores, “Buildings” stands at 1,104 (2021), ranking 306 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Santa Cruz das Flores?
In Santa Cruz das Flores, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,243 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Santa Cruz das Flores?
The nearest to Santa Cruz das Flores are Lajes das Flores (8.6 km), Corvo (25 km), Horta (238 km), Madalena (246 km), São Roque do Pico (263 km).
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