El Sauzal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Sauzal
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Municipality
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Municipal location in Tenerife
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 El Sauzal
Location in Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
El Sauzal
Location in Canary Islands
El Sauzal
Location in Spain, Canary Islands
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Region | Canary Islands | ||
| Province | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | ||
| Island | Tenerife | ||
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| • Total | 18.31 km2 (7.07 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,947 | ||
| • Density | 488.64/km2 (1,265.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) | ||
| Climate | Csb | ||
El Sauzal is a town and a municipality located in the northeastern part of the island of Tenerife. This beautiful island is part of the Canary Islands in Spain.
The town is situated on the north coast of Tenerife. It is about 12 kilometers west of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It is also 13 kilometers northeast of La Orotava and 18 kilometers west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is the capital city of the island. The main road, the TF-5 motorway, goes through the municipality, making travel easy.
In 2013, the population of El Sauzal was 9,076 people. The total area of the municipality is 18.31 square kilometers.
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Population Growth in El Sauzal
The number of people living in El Sauzal has grown over the years. This table shows how the population has changed.
| Year | Population |
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| 2001 | 7,561 |
| 2010 | 8,930 |
| 2013 | 9,076 |
Famous People from El Sauzal
El Sauzal has been home to some notable people.
Mary of Jesus de León y Delgado
Mary of Jesus de León y Delgado (born March 23, 1643 – died February 15, 1731) was a Spanish nun and a mystic. A mystic is someone who seeks a deeper spiritual connection or understanding. She was known for her strong faith and devotion.
Paulino Rivero Baute
Paulino Rivero Baute (born in 1952) is a well-known politician from El Sauzal. He served as the president of the Government of Canary Islands. This means he was the leader of the regional government for the Canary Islands. He held this important position during two periods: from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2011 to 2015.
See also
In Spanish: El Sauzal para niños
