Funchal

Funchal
Municipality
A January 2014 panoramic view of Funchal
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Madeira
Coordinates: 32°39′N 16°55′W
Country	Portugal
Auton. region	Madeira
Island	Madeira
Established	Settlement: c.1424 Town: c.1452–1454 Municipality: c.1508
Parishes	10
Government
• President	Pedro Calado
Area
• Total	76.15 km2 (29.40 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	105,795
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC±00:00 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC 01:00 (WEST)
Postal code	9500
Area code	291
Website	www.cm-funchal.pt

Funchal is the capital city of Madeira, part of Portugal. It is also the largest city of Madeira with 111,892 people.

Funchal is in a valley. It has even temperatures all year round. There is a rainier and slightly cooler season from October through March. A drier and warmer season lasts from April through September.

Transportation

The harbor of Funchal used to be the only major port in Madeira. In 2007 cargo trade was moved to the port of Caniçal, 12 miles to the east. Funchal still serves cruise ships, ferries, and other tourist-related boats and yachts.

A highway to Câmara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava is to the west. Santa Cruz, Machico and Caniçal can be reached to the east.

Madeira Airport is east of the city, in the municipality of Santa Cruz.