Situated on the maritime coast, the urbanized area is situated on plateau demarcated by a western cliff and the main airport, and surrounded on its western edge by agricultural fields.

The municipality is administered by four civil parishes (Portuguese: freguesias) that include:
Caveira - the smallest parish in size, bordering Lajes das Flores, with less than 100 inhabitants;
Cedros - the "middle" parish that straddles the river-valleys of Alagoa Bay and historical location of orchards owing to its micro-climate;
Ponta Delgada - third-largest community on the island, located along the northern coast;
Santa Cruz das Flores - municipal seat, location of the airport and largest population (less than 2000 inhabitants.

Although the population of the municipality has remained relatively stable, it has seen a slow decrease over the years.

Since 2006, the local municipal government has developed many infrastructures, re-qualified many existing buildings, roads and improved the accessibility of existing localities.
This included many improvements and expansion of roadways, provision of electrical, water and sanitary services, as well as the construction of new subdivisions (such as the Loteamento da Terça) and beautification programs.
Situated on the maritime coast, the urbanized area is situated on plateau demarcated by a western cliff and the main airport, and surrounded on its western edge by agricultural fields.
The municipality is administered by four civil parishes (Portuguese: freguesias) that include:
Caveira - the smallest parish in size, bordering Lajes das Flores, with less than 100 inhabitants;
Cedros - the "middle" parish that straddles the river-valleys of Alagoa Bay and historical location of orchards owing to its micro-climate;
Ponta Delgada - third-largest community on the island, located along the northern coast;
Santa Cruz das Flores - municipal seat, location of the airport and largest population (less than 2000 inhabitants.
Although the population of the municipality has remained relatively stable, it has seen a slow decrease over the years.
Since 2006, the local municipal government has developed many infrastructures, re-qualified many existing buildings, roads and improved the accessibility of existing localities. This included many improvements and expansion of roadways, provision of electrical, water and sanitary services, as well as the construction of new subdivisions (such as the Loteamento da Terça) and beautification programs.
Santa Cruz das Flores