Porto Moniz

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Porto Moniz
coat of arms map
Coat of arms of Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz (Madeira)
Porto Moniz
Basic data
Autonomous Region : Madeira
Concelho : Porto Moniz
Coordinates : 32 ° 52 ′  N , 17 ° 10 ′  W Coordinates: 32 ° 52 ′  N , 17 ° 10 ′  W
Residents: 1668 (as of June 30, 2011)
Surface: 20.2 km² (as of January 1, 2010)
Population density : 83 inhabitants per km²
Height: 271  m
Porto Moniz district
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Flag of Porto Moniz Location of the Porto Moniz district
Residents: 2711 (as of June 30, 2011)
Surface: 82.93 km² (as of January 1, 2010)
Population density : 33 inhabitants per km²
Number of municipalities : 4th
administration
Website: www.portomoniz.pt

Porto Moniz [ ˈpoɾtu muˈniʃ ] is a village in the northwest of Madeira Island , named after the Portuguese nobleman Francisco Moniz. He came from the Algarve and had settled here in 1533.

Business in Porto Moniz used to be whaling and fishing, today it is viticulture and tourism.

The place has a harbor, a helicopter landing pad, a modern promenade and is known for the naturally formed swimming pools in the volcanic rock. The small rocky island of Ilhéu Mole, on which the Farol do Porto Moniz lighthouse is located, offers protection from the surf .

Porto Moniz district

The Porto Moniz district is divided into four municipalities ( freguesias ):

Porto Moniz district
local community Population
(2011) 		Area
km² 		Density of
population / km² 		LAU
code
Achadas da Cruz 159 7.88 20th 310601
Porto Moniz 1,668 20.20 83 310602
Ribeira da Janela 228 18.48 12 310603
Seixal 656 36.37 18th 310604
Porto Moniz district 2.711 82.93 33 3106
Atlantic Ocean
Neighboring communities Sao Vicente
Calheta Ponta do Sol

  • View of Porto Moniz

  • Ilhéu Mole rock island

Attractions

Forte São João Baptista / Aquario da Madeira

Aquário da Madeira in Forte São João Baptista
Piscina Naturais

The Aquário da Madeira, inaugurated in 2005, is located in the small fortress Forte São João Baptista , which dates back to the 18th century, is located directly on the coast and has been partially rebuilt . It is dedicated to the marine world around Madeira.

Igreja Matriz

The igreja Matriz church dates from the 17th century. It impresses with its high baroque style.

Santa Maria Madalena do Mar

The church of Santa Maria Madalena do Mar, built in 1471, is one of the oldest churches in Madeira.

Ciência Viva

The Ciência Viva is one of the many worldwide science centers and is worth a visit for its interactive exhibitions.

Piscina Naturais

In the center of the village you can go into a protected swimming pool made of solidified volcanic material.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ www.ine.pt - indicator resident population by place of residence and sex; Decennial in the database of the Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  2. ↑ a b Overview of code assignments from Freguesias on epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu
  3. ↑ www.ine.pt - indicator resident population by place of residence and sex; Decennial in the database of the Instituto Nacional de Estatística

Web links

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