Ribeira Brava, on the island of Madeira, is part of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The municipality covers 64.9 km² and had 12,696 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 196 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 11 municipalities in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, it is number 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 11 km west of Funchal, the capital.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Funchal (14 km), Madeira (14 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Ribeira Brava; all the municipalities in the Autonomous Region of Madeira are listed on their own page.
Ribeira Brava on the map
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Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of Madeira · Madeira