Canhas

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]

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
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

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.