Santana, Madeira
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| Region: | Madeira Islands |
| District: | Madeira Island |
| Population: | 8,804 2001 |
| Area: | 93.1 km² |
| Density | 94.56/km² |
| Altitude: | Lowest: Atlantic Ocean Centre: 575 m (1,889 ft) Highest: Pico Ruivo |
| Number of parishes: | 6 |
| Time Zone: | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-0) Western Africa Time during daylight? |
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Câmara Municipal de Santana Sítio do Serrado 9230-116 Santana |
| Mayor: | Carlos de Sousa Pereira |
| Website: | Câmara Municipal de Santana |
Santana (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃ˈtɐnɐ]; from Portuguese Santa Ana, meaning Saint Anne) is a city located in the northern part of the Madeira Islands, Portugal. It is located north of Funchal, northwest of the Machico, east of São Vicente and northeast of Câmara de Lobos.
The main sources of industry are agriculture and tourism, and a small number of businesses are in the downtown area. A large theme park is also located in the center of town, which includes some exhibits about the island and its culture. The Madeira Theme Park is an ample space on 7 acres (28,000 m2) of land, where visitors of all ages can embark on a voyage of discovery throughout Madeira and Porto Santo. Visitors can learn about the island's history, familiarize themselves with the local traditions and culture, vibrate with the exceptional beauty of the landscapes, explore an immense park-garden and feel the unique force of nature.
Santana is famous for its traditional homes with bungalow rooftops that are made out of straw that extend down to the ground, making them triangular in shape. They are mainly rural houses, used by farmers in the past. These houses have white walls with red doors and windows and blue trim. Most of these houses are tourist attractions. The straw roofs are renovated every four to five years.
- Location:
- Latitude: 32.8 (32°48') N
- Longitude: 16.8833 (16°52') W
Santana has a few schools, one secondary school, a gymnasium, banks, a post office, a small port, beaches and squares or plazas (praças).
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[edit] Persons
- D. Teodósio Clemente de Gouveia (1889 - 1962), Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
[edit] Parishes
The 6 parishes of Santana include:
The largest parish in population and density is Santana. The smallest parish in population and area is Arco de São Jorge. The largest parish in area is Faial. The two parishes including Santana and Arco de São Jorge are the highest.
[edit] Settlements and geographic areas
[edit] Parish of Santana
The parish (and city) has a population of 3,439 in 2001, its density is 193.2/km² and the area is 17.80 km². It is also the highest parish and the largest in population and density in Santana.
