Capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Ponta Delgada lies on the island of São Miguel: according to the 2021 census the municipality has 67,287 inhabitants over 233.0 km².
With about 289 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. It is the most populous municipality in the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
Within the municipality of Ponta Delgada are destinations covered in our guides: São Miguel.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Azores (10 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Ponta Delgada; all the municipalities in the Autonomous Region of the Azores are listed on their own page.
Ponta Delgada on the map
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Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of the Azores · Azores