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Caniço, Portugal
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Caniço is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 23,368. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Caniço
Caniço is a parish in the municipality of Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands. It was elevated to city status in 2005. The population in 2011 was 23,368, in an area of 11.99 km2. Caniço is connected to the urban sprawl of Funchal and is larger than the seat of the municipality. It is located 6 km east of Funchal.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,368 |
| Population Density | 4,511 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6508°, -16.8375° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caniço
Caniço is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 23,368. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Caniço
Caniço 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 | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6508°N, 16.8375°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 | 13 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 15 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Caniço has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Caniço
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar do Caniço | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica dos 2º e 3º ciclos do Caniço | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar da Assomada | — | — | — | — |
| Capela de São José Escola Nun‘Alvares | — | — | — | — |
| Escola das Figueirinhas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Caniço
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 Caniço
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| 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 Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| 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 - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Caniço
| 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 da Ribeira Brava | 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 Caniço
| 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 Caniço
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Caniço
49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Caniço
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Caniço
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Caniço
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Caniço
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Caniço
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Caniço
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Caniço
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Caniço
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Caniço
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Caniço
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Caniço
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Caniço
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Caniço
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caniço
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 Caniço
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela Cova da Iria | |
| Capela da Mãe de Deus | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação | |
| Capela de São José | |
| Igreja de São Lourenço | |
| Igreja do Caniço | |
| Igreja do Caniço |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Caniço
What is the population of Caniço?
Caniço has a population of 23,368 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 4,511 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caniço?
Caniço enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.