Santo António

Santo António is an administrative division on the Portuguese island of Madeira that serves as a local governance unit. It covers a specific area with its own administrative center and contributes to the local management of the region.

The administrative division emerged from Portugal's reorganization following the Carnation Revolution of 1974 and the constitutional reforms that followed. This restructuring created the foundation for Madeira's current local governance system.

The division maintains strong connections with Portuguese administrative traditions, reflecting the evolution from religious parishes to modern governance structures.

As an administrative area, it is less relevant as a tourist destination but encompasses the local facilities and services of the locality. Understanding its boundaries can be helpful when planning movement around the region.

Santo António's position in Madeira's administrative structure exemplifies Portugal's multi-tiered governance system, combining continental and archipelagic management approaches.