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. It has a population of 3,769.Places of Interest
Highlights include Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade and Church of Santa Maria Madalena.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Church
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade is a church, which is situated 3½ km south of Canhas.
Church of Santa Maria Madalena
Church
Church of Santa Maria Madalena is situated 3½ km southwest of Canhas.
Risco waterfall
Waterfall
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The Risco Waterfall is a group of waterfalls located… Risco waterfall is situated 4 km north of Canhas.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Calheta and Ponta do Sol.
Ponta do Sol
Town
Ponta do Sol is a municipality in the southwestern… Ponta do Sol is situated 5 km south of Canhas.
Canhas
- Locality with 3,770 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 998 metres (3,274 feet)
- Location
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Latitude
32.7269° or 32° 43′ 37″ north
Longitude
-17.1074° or 17° 6′ 27″ west
Open location code
8C44PVGV+P3
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