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Ponta do Sol
There is also Ponta da Sol in Cape Verde, see Ponta da Sol, Cape Verde
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Region: | Madeira Islands |
| District: | Madeira Island |
| Population: | 8,125 2001 |
| Area: | 185.50 km²/11,565 ha |
| Density | 43.8/km²/4,380 ha |
| Altitude: | Lowest and Centre: Atlantic Ocean Highest: - |
| Number of parishes: | 3 |
Ponta do Sol (Portuguese meaning the point of the sun) is a parish in the west-central part of Madeira. Its parish population is - and the borough is 8,125. The parish is one of the smallest on the island. Its area is 43.8 km². It is located SW of Santana, W of Machico, W of Funchal and ESE of Calheta. It is linked with a road linking Calheta and Funchal.
The main source of industry are agriculture and fishing while a small number of businesses are in the downtown area.
- Location:
- Latitude: 32.667 (32°40') N
- Longitude: 17.1 (17°6') W
Ponta do Sol has a few schools, a few lyceums, a gymnasium, banks, a post office, a small port, beaches and squares or plazas (praças).
The 3 parishes of Ponta do Sol include:
- Canhas
- Madalena do Mar
- Ponta do Sol
Settlements and geographic areas
Parish of Ponta do Sol
The parish has a population of 4,224 in 2001, its density is 149.8/km² and the area is 28.2 km²/2,802 ha.
External links
- Map and aerial photos
- Coordinates:
| North: Porto Moniz and São Vicente | ||
| West: Calheta |
Ponta da Sol | East: Ribeira Brava |
| South: Atlantic Ocean |
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