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Ribeira Brava, Madeira Islands
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Region: | Madeira Islands |
| District: | Madeira Island |
| Population: | 12,494 2001 |
| Area: | 65.1 km²/6,510 ha |
| Density | 191.29/km² |
| Altitude: | Lowest and Centre: Atlantic Ocean Highest: - |
| Number of parishes: | 4 |
| Website: | www.cm-ribeirabrava.pt |
Ribeira Brava (Portuguese meaning the brave riviera) is a parish in the west-central part of Madeira. Its parish population is 5,941- and the borough is 12,494. The parish is one of the smallest on the island. Its area is 65.1 km²/6,510 ha. Its density is 191.29/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: 32.65 (32°39') N
- Longitude: 17.0667 (17°4') W
Ribeira Brava has a few schools, a few lyceums, a gymnasium, banks, a post office, a small port, beaches and squares or plazas (praças).
The 4 parishes of Ribeira Brava include:
- Campanário
- Ribeira Brava
- Serra de Água
- Tábua
Settlements and geographic areas
Parish of Ribeira Brava
The parish has a population of 5,941 in 2001, its density is 339.5/km² and the area is 17.5 km²/1,750 ha.
External links
- Map and aerial photos
- Coordinates:
| North: Porto Moniz and São Vicente | ||
| West: Ponta do Sol |
Ribeira Brava | East: Câmara de Lobos |
| South: Atlantic Ocean |
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