Santana, Madeira

Santana (pron. IPA2|sɐ̃'tɐnɐ; from Portuguese "Santa Ana", meaning Saint Anne) is a city located in the northern part of the Madeira Islands, Portugal. It is located North of Funchal, Northwest of the Machico, East of São Vicente and Northeast of Câmara de Lobos.

The main sources of industry are agriculture and tourism while a small number of businesses are in the downtown area. A large theme park is also located in the centre of this locality which includes some interesting facts about the island and its culture. The MADEIRA THEME PARK is an ample space with convert|7|acre|m2 of land, where visitors of all ages can embark on a voyage of discovery throughout Madeira and Porto Santo. Visitors can learn about island history, familiarize themselves with our traditions and culture, vibrate with the exceptional beauty of our landscapes, explore an immense park-garden and feel the unique force of nature.

Santana is famous for its traditional homes with bungalow rooftops that are made out of straw that extend down to the ground making it like a triangular house. It is mainly a rural house and farmers lived in these homes in the older times. These houses have a beautiful white wall with red doors and windows and blue edges. Most of these houses are a tourist attraction. The straw roofs are renovated every four to five years.

*Location:
**Latitude: 32.8 (32°48') N
**Longitude: 16.8833 (16°52') W

Santana has a few schools, one lyceum, a gymnasium, banks, a post office, a small port, beaches and squares or plazas ("praças").

Persons

*D. Teodósio Clemente de Gouveia (1889 - 1962), Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Parishes

The 6 parishes of Santana include:

* Arco de São Jorge
* Faial
* Ilha
* Santana
* São Jorge
* São Roque do Faial

The largest parish in population and density is Santana. The smallest parish in population and area is Arco de São Jorge. The largest parish in area is Faial. The two parishes including Santana and Arco de São Jorge are the highest.

ettlements and geographic areas

Parish of Santana

The parish (and city) has a population of 3,439 in 2001, its density is 193.2/km² and the area is 17.80 km². It is also the highest parish and the largest in population and density in Santana.