Los Realejos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Los Realejos
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 Los Realejos
Location in Tenerife
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Community | Canary Islands | ||
| Province | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | ||
| Island | Tenerife | ||
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| • Total | 57 km2 (22 sq mi) | ||
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420 m (1,380 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 36,405 | ||
| • Density | 639/km2 (1,654/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST (GMT +1)) | ||
| Postal code |
38410\34418
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 922 (Tenerife) | ||
| Website | www.losrealejos.es | ||
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Los Realejos is a town and a municipality located in the northern part of Tenerife. Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary Islands. Los Realejos is part of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain.
The town is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the north coast. It is also 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) southwest of Puerto de la Cruz. The island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is about 34 kilometers (21 miles) southwest. People from Los Realejos are called realejeros.
In 2013, the population was 37,970 people. The town covers an area of about 57 square kilometers (22 square miles). The highest point in Los Realejos is 420 meters (1,378 feet) above sea level. The main highway, TF-5, ends in Los Realejos.
Exploring Los Realejos: A Tale of Two Areas
Los Realejos is divided into two main parts. These are known as Realejo Alto (Upper Realejo) and Realejo Bajo (Lower Realejo).
How the Areas Are Different
These two areas are quite different from each other. A large, deep ravine separates them. They also have different histories. During the Spanish conquest of Tenerife, the native people, called Guanches, lived in the lower area. The Spanish soldiers, however, took over the upper area.
Each area has its own beautiful Baroque church. These churches were built soon after the Spanish conquest was finished. The municipality was first known as Realejo de Arriba.
Villages within the Municipality
The local council governs Los Realejos and several smaller villages. These villages include Palo Blanco, Cruz Santa, Mocan, Icod de Alto, and Tigaiga. Over time, more people have moved here, and more homes have been built. This has made the villages blend together, so they now look like one big town.
Beaches and Important Places
Los Realejos has some notable beaches. Playa de El Socorro is the most popular beach. Both local people and tourists love to visit it.
Other beaches like Playa de Castro and Playa de Fajana are also worth mentioning. They are a bit harder to reach than El Socorro. Los Realejos is also home to the Tenerife News, an English language newspaper.
The town also has the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This is a very important religious site in northern Tenerife.
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Los Realejos has changed over time. Here is a look at the population from 1991 to 2019:
| Year | Population |
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| 1991 | 29,829 |
| 1996 | 32,599 |
| 2001 | 33,438 |
| 2002 | 35,299 |
| 2003 | 35,799 |
| 2004 | 35,756 |
| 2009 | 37,559 |
| 2013 | 37,970 |
| 2014 | 36,860 |
| 2015 | 36,276 |
| 2016 | 36,149 |
| 2017 | 36,218 |
| 2018 | 36,405 |
| 2019 | 36,402 |
Education in Los Realejos
The British School of Tenerife has one of its campuses in Los Realejos. This campus is called the Trinity Campus.
Famous People from Los Realejos
- José Viera y Clavijo (1731–1813) was a famous writer, botanist (someone who studies plants), and historian. He was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria but spent much of his life and work connected to the Canary Islands.
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Playa de Castro
