Seixal is a civil parish in the municipality of Porto Moniz in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 656,[1] in an area of 36.37 km².[2]

Seixal
Civil parish
The seaside village of Seixal
Coat of arms
Seixal Location in Madeira
Coordinates: 32°48′17″N 17°6′37″W
Country	Portugal
Auton. region	Madeira
Island	Madeira
Municipality	Porto Moniz
Area
• Total	36.37 km2 (14.04 sq mi)
Elevation	598 m (1,962 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	656
• Density	18/km2 (47/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC±00:00 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Postal code	9270-124
Area code	291
Patron	Santo Antão
Website	www.freguesiaseixal.pt

History

Much like its continental twin, Seixal's name origin came from the abundance of pebbles on the beach.

Geography

It is located on the eastern frontier of Porto Moniz on the border with the municipality of São Vicente. The largest parish in Porto Moniz by area, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean into the interior of Paul de Serra.

References

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[de] Seixal (Porto Moniz)

[es] Seixal (Porto Moniz)

[ru] Сейшал (Порту-Мониш)