Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz | ||||||
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Basic data | ||||||
Autonomous Region : | Madeira | |||||
Concelho : | Porto Moniz | |||||
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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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 | |||||
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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 ):
local community | Population (2011) |
Area km² |
Density of population / km² |
LAU code |
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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 | ||
Sao Vicente | ||
Calheta | Ponta do Sol |
Attractions
Forte São João Baptista / Aquario da Madeira
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
- ↑ www.ine.pt - indicator resident population by place of residence and sex; Decennial in the database of the Instituto Nacional de Estatística
- ↑ a b Overview of code assignments from Freguesias on epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu
- ↑ www.ine.pt - indicator resident population by place of residence and sex; Decennial in the database of the Instituto Nacional de Estatística
Web links
- Official Website (Portuguese)