History" of Sao Vicente Madeira island
The municipality of San Vicente on its perimeter comprises the Parishes of São Vicente, Ponta Delgada and Boaventura.
This is a result of the changes in the century. XIX in the municipal structure of the island.
In 1744, with the creation of the new town and seat of the Municipality of San Vicente, places of Porto Moniz, Seixal, Ponta Delgada, Arc and St. George were on their jurisdiction.
The restructuring undertaken in 1835 led to the emergence of two new cities (Porto Moniz and Santana) so, St. Vincent was reduced in your area.But this was short lived. With the decree of December 10, 1867 and November 18, 1895, the County returned to the initial extent.
Then, from 1898, with the restoration of extinct municipalities, he returned to the current area.
With area of 78.70 km2, is one of the largest councils in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
According to the census of 1991, its population density is 97.78, which translates one of the lowest in Madeira.
