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El Pinar
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Flag of El Pinar
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Coat of arms of El Pinar
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Location of El Pinar
El Pinar is located in Canary Islands
El Pinar
El Pinar
Location in Canary Islands
El Pinar is located in Spain, Canary Islands
El Pinar
El Pinar
Location in Spain, Canary Islands
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Canary Islands
Province  Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Island  El Hierro
Area
 • Total 80.66 km2 (31.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,825
 • Density 22.626/km2 (58.601/sq mi)
Climate Csb

El Pinar (which means The Pine Grove in Spanish) is a small town in Spain. It is located on the island of El Hierro. This island is part of the Canary Islands, a group of islands off the coast of Africa. El Hierro is sometimes called Isla del Meridiano, or "Meridian Island." El Pinar became its own official municipality in 2007.

Exploring El Pinar: What to See

El Pinar is a quiet place with natural beauty. It offers a glimpse into the island's history and landscape.

Punta Orchilla Lighthouse: A Guiding Light

On the western side of El Pinar, you will find the Punta Orchilla Lighthouse. This lighthouse was finished in 1933. It stands tall and helps guide ships safely. For a long time, before 1884, this point was considered the "zero meridian" by many mapmakers. This meant it was the starting line for measuring longitude around the world. It was like the center of the world for maps!

Faro de Orchilla El Hierro
The Punta Orchilla lighthouse, a historic landmark.

Quick Facts About El Pinar

  • Location: El Pinar is on the island of El Hierro. This is the smallest of the main Canary Islands.
  • Size: The municipality covers about 80.66 square kilometers (around 31 square miles).
  • Population: In 2018, about 1,825 people lived in El Pinar.
  • Climate: El Pinar has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.

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