Regiao Autonoma da Madeira (Madeira), Madeira

Regiao Autonoma da Madeira: Autonomous Region of Portugal in the archipelago of Madeira

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Madeira at a glance

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Quick Facts about Madeira

Population 267,785
Country Portugal
State Madeira (Portugal)
Different from Madeira Island
Plate code P
Phone Area Codes 351 291
Area 801 km2
Latitude & Longitude 32.7674,-16.9470
Legislative body Legislative Assembly of Madeira
Capital Funchal
Establishment January 01, 1976 (50 years ago)
Time Zone Atlantic/Madeira
Local time 18:51:28 (16th April 2026)

Geography

Madeira is located at 32°46'3"N 16°56'49"W (32.7673700, -16.9469900).

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The largest city of Madeira is Caniço with a population of 23,368. . See all Madeira cities & populated places.

Official website of Madeira

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  • Ribeira Brava
  • Câmara de Lobos
  • Machico
  • Santa Cruz
  • Porto Moniz
  • Calheta
  • Ponta do Sol
  • Funchal
  • Santana
  • Porto Santo
  • São Vicente

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1864 110,468 - census
1878 132,015 16.32% census
1890 134,085 1.54% census
1900 150,343 10.81% census
1911 170,091 11.61% census
1920 180,360 5.69% census
1930 212,458 15.11% census
1940 249,450 14.83% census
1950 269,769 7.53% census
1960 268,937 -0.31% census
1970 251,059 -7.12% census
1981 252,844 0.71% census
1991 253,426 0.23% census
2001 245,011 -3.43% census
2011 267,785 8.5% census
Autonomous Region of Madeira, Madere, Madère, Região Autónoma da Madeira, Reigiun Feinrialaithe Mhaideara, Réigiún Féinrialaithe Mhaidéara