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Friday, 14 August 2026
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Find cities, states and countries closest to Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz.
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 Porto da Cruz from our regional database:
| State / Region | Madeira |
| District | Machico |
| Total Population | 2,597 |
| Land Area | 25.22 km² |
| Population Density | 102.97 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.7667° N |
| Center Longitude | -16.8333° E |
| Elevation | 220 m (722 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Population Rank in Madeira | #26 of 41 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Água de Pena | 6 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Camacha | 6 | 10 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Caniçal | 6 | 9 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Corujeira de Dentro | 8 | 14 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Faial | 2 | 2 | 1 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Machico | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Nossa Senhora do Monte | 8 | 13 | 7 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Cruz | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Santana | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Santo da Serra | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| São Jorge | 5 | 8 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| São Roque | 8 | 14 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Madeira (home state of Porto da Cruz), 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 Porto da Cruz'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 Porto da Cruz. 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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| Porto da Cruz (You) | Madeira | 2,597 | — | — |
| Faial | Madeira | 1,567 | 2.4 | NW |
| Santo da Serra | Madeira | 936 | 5.1 | SSE |
| Santana | Madeira | 8,804 | 6.0 | NW |
| Machico | Madeira | 12,567 | 8.3 | SE |
| São Jorge | Madeira | 1,473 | 8.4 | NW |
| Água de Pena | Madeira | 2,434 | 8.9 | SE |
| Caniçal | Madeira | 3,893 | 9.4 | ESE |
| Santa Cruz | Madeira | 6,010 | 9.5 | SSE |
| Camacha | Madeira | 7,991 | 9.8 | S |
| Nossa Senhora do Monte | Madeira | 7,444 | 12.7 | SSW |
How does Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz 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 9 km (6 mi) from Porto da Cruz |
Porto da Cruz sits inside Madeira, Portugal and ranks #26 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 Porto da Cruz and the countries closest to Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz, 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 Porto da Cruz at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Madeira, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Porto da Cruz — 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 Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz. 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.
Porto da Cruz ranks #26 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 Porto da Cruz is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), about 9 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.