Fasnia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fasnia
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Municipality
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Old church in Fasnia
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Municipal location in Tenerife
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 Fasnia
Location in Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Fasnia
Location in Canary Islands
Fasnia
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 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 45.11 km2 (17.42 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,768 | ||
| • Density | 61.361/km2 (158.92/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) | ||
| Post Code |
38570
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| Climate | Csa | ||
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Fasnia is a town and a local area (called a municipality) on the eastern side of Tenerife, a Spanish island. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands. Fasnia is part of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province.
The municipality covers about 45.1 square kilometers (17.4 sq mi). It stretches from the mountains inland all the way to the sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. In 2018, about 2,768 people lived there. A major road, the TF-1 motorway, runs through Fasnia.
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What's in a Name? The Meaning of Fasnia
The name Fasnia comes from the town itself, which is the main administrative center. This name has a very old origin from the Guanches, who were the first people to live on the Canary Islands. You might also see it written as Fasnea in old documents.
Historians and language experts have studied what Fasnia might mean. One idea, from historian Dominik Josef Wölfel, is that it's linked to an old Berber word, tafessena or tifesseniwin. This word means 'step' or 'rung of a ladder'. Another expert, Ignacio Reyes, agrees with this idea.
Cool Places to Visit in Fasnia
Fasnia has some interesting natural spots to explore.
Barranco de Fasnia y Güimar
One important place is the Barranco de Fasnia y Güimar. A barranco is like a deep valley or a river gorge. This particular barranco is a natural monument, which means it's a special place protected for its natural beauty and importance. It's a great spot to see the unique landscape of the island.
See also
- In Spanish: Fasnia para niños
