| Region | Madeira |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Ponta do Sol |
| Island | Madeira |
| Coordinates | 32°43′36″N 17°6′34″W |
| Established date | Settlement: fl.1550 Parish: 10 July 1578 |
| Area total | 16.66 |
| Elevation | 985 m |
| Population total | 3769 |
| Population as of | 2011 |
| 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
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
- ^ Eurostat Archived October 7, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística