Calheta, Madeira
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Calheta (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐˈʎetɐ] ⓘ) is a municipality on the southwest coast of Madeira, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 11,521,[1] in an area of 111.50 km2.[2]
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Calheta | |
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Coordinates: 32°43′33″N 17°9′57″W | |
Country | Portugal |
Auton. region | Madeira |
Island | Madeira |
Established | Settlement: 1 July 1502 Municipality: c. 1835 |
Parishes | 8 |
Government | |
• President | Carlos Teles |
Area | |
• Total | 111.50 km2 (43.05 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,521 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
Postal code | 9370-135 |
Area code | 291 |
Patron | Espírito Santo |
Local holiday | 24 June |
Website | http://www.cmcalheta.pt/ |
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