Santanyí facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santanyí
Municipality
Plaça Major in Santanyí
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname(s):  Santañí (Spanish)
Location of Satanyí on Majorca
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Area
• Land	124.47 km2 (48.06 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	12,112
• Density	89.76/km2 (232.5/sq mi)
	69
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Website	www.ajsantanyi.net

Santanyí is a cool place located on the Spanish island of Majorca. This island is part of the Balearic Islands, which are found in the western part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Santanyí is more than just one town; it's a municipality, which means it's an area that includes several towns and villages. In the southeast of Majorca, Santanyí is home to towns like Santanyí itself, Calonge, s'Alqueria Blanca, and es Llombards. It also includes popular spots like Cala d'Or, Portopetro, and several beautiful beaches such as Cala Figuera, Cala Santanyí, and Cala Llombards.

The coast of Santanyí stretches for about 35 kilometers (21.8 miles) along the island's southeast side. This area is famous for its amazing beaches and stunning views. Santanyí also has 172 old archaeological sites. These sites show that people have been farming and growing food here for a very long time, even since the ancient Talaiotic culture.

A special part of Santanyí is the Mondragó Natural Park. It's a protected area where you can find lots of nature and wildlife.

What to See in Santanyí

Santanyí has some interesting places to visit. One of the most famous is its church.

The Church Organ

The beautiful organ inside the church of Santanyí, Majorca.

The church in Santanyí is well-known for its amazing organ. This organ was built in the 18th century, which means it's over 200 years old! It has been carefully fixed up by a company called Grenzing, so it still sounds wonderful today.

Towns and Villages in Santanyí

The municipality of Santanyí includes several towns and villages, each with its own number of residents. Here's a quick look at how many people lived in each town in 2005:

How Santanyí's Population Has Grown

The number of people living in Santanyí has changed over the years. Here's how the total population, and the number of men and women, looked from 1996 to 2005:

See Also

Want to learn more? Check out this page in Spanish: Santañí para niños