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Caniçal, Portugal
Madeira · Portugal
Caniçal is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 3,893. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Caniçal
Caniçal is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 3,924, in an area of 11.85 km2. Equidistant from Funchal and Santana (20 km), the community is connected to these centres by the Regional 109 roadway. Caniçal is now the principal cargo port in Madeira. Living in this parish is a 109-year-old man as of March 7, 2021.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,893 |
| Population Density | 852 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7383°, -16.7384° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (628 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caniçal
Caniçal is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 3,893. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Caniçal
Caniçal has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7383°N, 16.7384°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 22 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Caniçal has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Caniçal
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica 1.º Ciclo do Caniçal | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica com Pré-escolar e Creche do Caniçal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Caniçal
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho dos Emigrantes | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) | antena 1, madeira | AAC 166 kbps | |
| Rádio Calheta | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Caniçal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Etnografico | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Baleia | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Caniçal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Hotel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caniçal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho da Camacha | |||||
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos | |||||
| Mercearia | |||||
| Parque de Feiras |
Hotels in Caniçal
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Caniçal
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Caniçal
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Caniçal
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Caniçal
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Caniçal
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Caniçal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Caniçal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caniçal
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caniçal
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Nossa Senhora Piedade | |
| Capela do Caniçal | |
| Igreja do Caniçal |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Caniçal?
Caniçal has a population of 3,893 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 852 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caniçal?
Caniçal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.