Current Date And Time In Curral das Freiras, Portugal
Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:16:22 WEST
State: Madeira
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 1,673
District: Câmara de Lobos
Find cities, states and countries closest to Curral das Freiras in Madeira, Portugal with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Curral das Freiras.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Curral das Freiras from our regional database:
| State / Region | Madeira |
| District | Câmara de Lobos |
| Total Population | 1,673 |
| Land Area | 25.07 km² |
| Population Density | 66.73 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.7203° N |
| Center Longitude | -16.9699° E |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Population Rank in Madeira | #28 of 41 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Boaventura | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Câmara de Lobos | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Campanário | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Corujeira de Dentro | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Estreito de Câmara de Lobos | 4 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Funchal | 5 | 7 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Nossa Senhora do Monte | 6 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ribeira Brava | 6 | 10 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Luzia | 6 | 10 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Santa Maria Maior | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Santana | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Santo António | 5 | 7 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| São Gonçalo | 7 | 12 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| São Jorge | 8 | 13 | 7 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| São Martinho | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Madeira (home state of Curral das Freiras), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aveiro | 712 | 1,146 | 618 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Azores | 600 | 965 | 521 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Beja | 627 | 1,010 | 545 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Braga | 767 | 1,234 | 666 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Canary Islands | 309 | 498 | 269 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Casablanca-Settat | 542 | 873 | 471 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Castelo Branco | 717 | 1,154 | 623 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Coimbra | 699 | 1,125 | 607 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 580 | 933 | 504 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Évora | 647 | 1,041 | 562 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Portugal, with aerial distance and compass direction from Curral das Freiras's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Algeria | 968 | 1,557 | 840 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Andorra | 552 | 888 | 479 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belgium | 984 | 1,584 | 854 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| France | 708 | 1,139 | 615 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Gibraltar | 274 | 442 | 238 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 747 | 1,203 | 649 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Ireland | 994 | 1,600 | 864 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Isle Of Man | 1,039 | 1,673 | 903 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 741 | 1,193 | 644 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Luxembourg | 1,005 | 1,617 | 873 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Curral das Freiras. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Madeira, Portugal.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Curral das Freiras (You) | Madeira | 1,673 | — | — |
| Estreito de Câmara de Lobos | Madeira | 9,348 | 7.2 | SSW |
| Santo António | Madeira | 25,940 | 7.3 | SSE |
| Funchal | Madeira | 105,795 | 7.4 | SE |
| Corujeira de Dentro | Madeira | 5,627 | 7.8 | SE |
| São Roque | Madeira | 9,385 | 7.8 | SE |
| Câmara de Lobos | Madeira | 32,209 | 7.8 | S |
| Campanário | Madeira | 3,987 | 8.6 | SW |
| Nossa Senhora do Monte | Madeira | 7,444 | 8.9 | SE |
| São Martinho | Madeira | 26,482 | 8.9 | SSE |
| Ribeira Brava | Madeira | 5,932 | 10.1 | WSW |
How does Curral das Freiras rank within Madeira? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Curral das Freiras appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Funchal | 105,795 |
| Câmara de Lobos | 32,209 |
| São Martinho | 26,482 |
| Santo António | 25,940 |
| Caniço | 23,368 |
| Machico | 12,567 |
| Santa Maria Maior | 11,768 |
| São Roque | 9,385 |
| Estreito de Câmara de Lobos | 9,348 |
| Santana | 8,804 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Vila Baleira | 40.00 |
| Seixal | 36.37 |
| Boaventura | 26.20 |
| Porto da Cruz | 25.22 |
| Curral das Freiras ⭐ | 25.07 |
| Ponta do Pargo | 24.71 |
| Faial | 22.60 |
| Santo António | 22.17 |
| Fajã da Ovelha | 22.16 |
| Camacha | 19.58 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Santa Luzia | 4,097.01 |
| Santa Maria Maior | 2,411.48 |
| São Roque | 1,248.01 |
| Santo António | 1,170.05 |
| Estreito de Câmara de Lobos | 1,148.40 |
| São Gonçalo | 820.06 |
| Paul do Mar | 632.14 |
| Água de Pena | 472.62 |
| Camacha | 408.12 |
| Nossa Senhora do Monte | 400.43 |
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport IATA: FNC 18 km (11 mi) from Curral das Freiras |
Curral das Freiras sits inside Madeira, Portugal and ranks #28 of 41 cities in Madeira by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Curral das Freiras and the countries closest to Curral das Freiras by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Portugal. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Curral das Freiras, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Curral das Freiras at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Madeira, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Curral das Freiras — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Curral das Freiras table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Madeira by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Curral das Freiras and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Curral das Freiras map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Curral das Freiras will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Curral das Freiras to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Curral das Freiras. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Madeira city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Curral das Freiras ranks #28 of 41 cities in Madeira by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Curral das Freiras is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.