Ponta do Sol, the county seat, is located on the island’s south coast and has a population of roughly 8,200 people in a 43.3-square-kilometer area. This is the island’s hottest municipality, and it’s also where the sun shines for the most hours.   Agriculture, primarily the cultivation of sugar cane, bananas, horticulture, and floriculture, is the principal source of economic activity. The traditional trade and hotels are also noteworthy. A company that exports plants is located in the municipality. The Paul da Serra, located in this municipality, is notable for being the only plateau on the island of Madeira, at an elevation of 1,500 meters. Because of its size and location, this place possesses unique natural features. The Ponta do Sol Pier, Lagoa do Lugar de Baixo, and the Subtropical Floriculture Centre are all worth seeing in this town.   The parishes of Ponta do Sol, Canhas, and Madalena do Mar make up this municipality.