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Porto Moniz
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Region: | Madeira Islands |
| District: | Madeira Island |
| Population: | 2,927 2001 |
| Area: | 80.4 km²/8,040 ha |
| Density | 36.41/km² |
| Altitude: | Lowest: Atlantic Ocean Centre: 336 m (1,105 ft) Highest: - |
| Number of parishes: | 5 |
Porto Moniz is a town located in the northwestern part of the Madeira Islands. It is located W of Santana, W of Machico, and WNW of Funchal. It is linked with a road linking to Santana and to Funchal via Calheta.
The main source of industry are agriculture and fishing while a small number of businesses are in the downtown area.
- Location:
- Latitude: 32.85 (32°51') N
- Longitude: 17.1667 (17°10') W
Porto Moniz 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 Porto Moniz include:
- Achadas da Cruz
- Porto Moniz
- Ribeira da Janela
- Seixal
The largest parish in population and density is Porto Moniz. The lowest parish is also Porto Moniz. The smallest parish in population and area is Achadas da Cruz. The largest in area is Seixal. The smallesti parish in density is Ribeira da Janela. The highest parish are both Achadas da Cruz and Ribeira da Janela.
Parish of Porto Moniz
The parish has a population of 1,700 in 2001, its density is 81/km² and the area is 21 km²/2,100 ha.
Nearest parishes (parish)
- Ribeira da Janela, east
- Fajã da Ovelha, south
- Ponta do Pargo, southwest
- Achadas da Cruz, west
External links
- Map and aerial photos
- Coordinates:
| Northwest: Atlantic Ocean | North: Atlantic Ocean | |
| West: Calheta |
Porto Moniz | East: São Vicente |
| Southwest: Calheta | South: Ponta do Sol |
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