Funchal. So much to experience, so little time. Before you jump behind the wheel of your rental car and explore the area, we’ll fill you in on the basics.It sits 603 miles to the southwest of Lisbon District, the buzzing national capital.Facts and stats intrigue you? Like to find out roughly how many people live in this part of Madeira Region before you go on your day trip? At last count, the population was 100,800.