Ribeira Brava, Madeira

Ribeira Brava () is a place in the south of the island of Madeira in Portugal. It had a population of 13,375 in 2011.

 Naming 
The place gained its name due to its river, which translates as "wild stream". In Winter and Spring, the river starts going faster.

 Geography 
The Ribeira Brava river comes from the Mountains of Madeira, most people depend on it for drinking water. 10 other smaller rivers feed the river and they empty into the Atlantic Ocean.

 Parishes 
This place is split into 4 other places which are:

 Campanário
 Serra de Água

 Ribeira Brava
 Tabua

 References 

Category:Municipalities of Portugal
Category:Madeira Islands