Canhas

Civil parish in Madeira, Portugal

Canhas

Civil parish

The parish church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade

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Canhas

Location in Madeira

Coordinates: 32°43′36″N 17°6′34″W﻿ / ﻿32.72667°N 17.10944°W﻿ / 32.72667; -17.10944
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

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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

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1. ^ Eurostat Archived October 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
2. ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística