| Canhas | |
|---|---|
| Civil parish | |
 The parish church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade | |
 Flag | |
  CanhasLocation 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 km (6.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 985 m (3,232 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,769 |
| • Density | 230/km (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 km. It has a population of 3,769 (2011).
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