Santa Úrsula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Úrsula
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Municipality
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Town Hall
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Santa Úrsula in Tenerife
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 Santa Úrsula
Location in Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Úrsula
Location in Canary Islands
Santa Úrsula
Location in Spain, Canary Islands
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Canary Islands |
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| Province | Tenerife | ||
| Island | Tenerife | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 22.59 km2 (8.72 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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290 m (950 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 14,445 | ||
| • Density | 639.44/km2 (1,656.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST (GMT +1)) | ||
| Postal code |
38390
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 922 (Tenerife) | ||
| Climate | BSh | ||
| Website | www.santaursula.es | ||
Santa Úrsula is a lovely town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) located on the northern coast of Tenerife. Tenerife is a beautiful island in the Canary Islands, part of Spain. The town is named after Saint Ursula.
Santa Úrsula is about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) east of Puerto de la Cruz. It is also 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is the capital city of the island. The town sits at an elevation of 290 meters (about 951 feet) above sea level. A main road, the TF-5 motorway, runs through the municipality, making it easy to travel around.
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Understanding Santa Úrsula's Location
Santa Úrsula is part of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This province includes the western Canary Islands. Being on the north coast of Tenerife, Santa Úrsula enjoys a unique climate. The island's geography, with its mountains, helps create different weather patterns.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is an area with its own local government. It has a mayor and a town council. They make decisions about local services. These services include things like schools, parks, and roads. Santa Úrsula is one of many municipalities in Tenerife.
Population Growth in Santa Úrsula
The number of people living in Santa Úrsula has grown steadily over the years. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this area.
| Year | Population |
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| 1991 | 8,599 |
| 1996 | 9,591 |
| 2001 | 10,803 |
| 2002 | 11,571 |
| 2003 | 11,959 |
| 2004 | 12,237 |
| 2013 | 14,545 |
As of 2013, the population was 14,545 people. The area of the municipality is 22.59 square kilometers (about 8.72 square miles). This means there are about 644 people living in each square kilometer.
Local Government and Leadership
The local government of Santa Úrsula is led by a mayor. The mayor works with the town council to manage the municipality. They make important decisions for the community.
Who is the Mayor?
The current mayor of Santa Úrsula is Milagros Pérez de León. She belongs to the PP political party. The mayor's job is to represent the people of Santa Úrsula. They also oversee the daily operations of the town.
Climate in Santa Úrsula
Santa Úrsula has a hot semi-arid climate. This type of climate means it is generally warm and dry. It does not get a lot of rain. This climate is typical for many parts of the Canary Islands.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall of Santa Úrsula
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The flag of Santa Úrsula
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The coat of arms of Santa Úrsula
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Map showing Santa Úrsula in Tenerife
More Information
- You can find more information about Santa Úrsula on its official website: www.santaursula.es
- For information in Spanish for kids, visit: Santa Úrsula para niños
