Camacha | |
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Parish | |
Coordinates: 32°40′44″N 16°50′42″W / 32.679°N 16.845°WCoordinates: 32°40′44″N 16°50′42″W / 32.679°N 16.845°W | |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Madeira |
Municipality | Santa Cruz |
Area | |
• Total | 19.77 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,449 |
• Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
Camacha (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐˈmaʃɐ]) is a parish in the municipality of Santa Cruz in the island of Madeira. It is situated in the mountainous interior of the island, 3 km north of Caniço, 7 km northeast of Funchal and 6 km west of Santa Cruz. The population in 2011 was 7,449, in an area of 19.77 km².
The first organised game of football in Portugal took place in 1875 in Camacha, organised by the Madeira born Harry Hinton.