Santana
- Coordinates
- 32.8, -16.86667
The Santana Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Santana, along the northern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of the same name. The municipality was established on May 25, 1835, and has a population of 6558 as of 2021.
The municipality of Santana is known for its rugged mountainous environment and traditional Madeirense homes with sloping triangular rooftops and straw protection. These homes were mainly used by local farmers during the settlement of the island and are now maintained as tourist attractions. The area is also home to the Madeira Theme Park, which showcases the island's early history and culture.
The Santana municipality has a rich history, with notable citizens including Teodósio de Gouveia, a Roman Catholic Cardinal for Lourenço Marques. The municipality is currently led by António Joaquim Caíres Batista Rosa and has a total area of 95.56 square kilometers. The elevation of the municipality is 509 meters above sea level. However, there is limited information available about the Santana Lighthouse itself, and it appears that the provided text does not specifically mention a lighthouse by that name.
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- '''Santana''' (), short form for ''Santa Ana'' (meaning Saint Anne) is a municipality along the northern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of the same name. The population in 2011 was 7,719, in an area of .
- Location Text
- (Santana, São Jorge)