Ribeira Brava (parish)
| Ribeira Brava | |
|---|---|
| Parish | |
  Ribeira Brava | |
| Coordinates: 32°40′16″N 17°03′50″W / 32.671°N 17.064°WCoordinates: 32°40′16″N 17°03′50″W / 32.671°N 17.064°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Madeira |
| Municipality | Ribeira Brava |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.48 km2 (7.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,588 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
Church of São Bento
Ribeira Brava ("strong river"; Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁiˈbɐjɾɐ ˈbɾavɐ]) is the name of a parish in the west-central part of Madeira, Portugal. It is part of the municipality of Ribeira Brava. It is located on the south coast of the island, 14 km west of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 6,588,[1] in an area of 18.48 km².[2]
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