Canhas
Canhas | |
|---|---|
 The parish church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade | |
 Flag | |
  Canhas Location in Madeira | |
| Coordinates: 32°43′36″N 17°6′34″W / 32.72667°N 17.10944°W | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Auton. region | Madeira |
| Island | Madeira |
| Municipality | Ponta do Sol |
| Established | Settlement: fl.1550 Parish: 10 July 1578 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.66 km2 (6.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 985 m (3,232 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,769 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Postal code | 9360-00 |
| Area code | 291 |
| Patron | Nossa Senhora das Dores |
Canhas is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta do Sol in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Extending into the interior from the coast, the parish has an area of 16.66 km2.[1] It has a population of 3,769 (2011).[2]
Economy
[edit]A once essentially agricultural parish, Canhas has gradually been converted into an important economic centre, while retaining its rural feel. Even though agriculture is still a prime industry, civil construction and related industries have conquered a prominent position in the parish.
References
[edit]- ^ Eurostat Archived October 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística