Place details
Place nameFunchal
CountryPortugal
Latitude32.633
Longitude-16.883
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Third largest Portuguese city; located on S coast of Madeira island; held by Spanish 1580-1640; under control of British in early 19th cen.; exports wine, wickerwork, embroidery, fruit, fish & dairy products; has an international airport.