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Agulo
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Coat of arms of Agulo
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Location in La Gomera
Location in La Gomera
Agulo is located in Canary Islands
Agulo
Agulo
Location in Canary Islands
Agulo is located in Spain, Canary Islands
Agulo
Agulo
Location in Spain, Canary Islands
Country  Spain
Autonomous community Canary Islands
Province Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Island La Gomera
Area
 • Total 25.39 km2 (9.80 sq mi)
Elevation
215 m (705 ft)
Population
 • Total KIDDLE_IB
Demonym(s) Agulenses

Agulo is located on the north coast of the island of La Gomera in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands. It is located 13 km northwest of the capital San Sebastián de la Gomera. The population was 1,100 in 2013.

Nature and agriculture

Agulo is known as the "green balcony". The Meriga Forest is part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site, and is part of the Garajonay National Park. The main crop cultivated are bananas.

Subdivisions

  • Agulo
  • Lepe
  • La Palmita
  • Las Rosas
  • Cruz de Tierno
  • Juego de Bolas
  • Meriga
  • Pajar de Bento
  • Piedra Gorda
  • Serpa
  • La Vega

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Agulo para niños

  • List of municipalities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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