Santiago del Teide facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santiago del Teide
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Municipality
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Location in Tenerife
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 Santiago del Teide
Location in Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santiago del Teide
Location in Canary Islands
Santiago del Teide
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 | ||
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| • Total | 52.21 km2 (20.16 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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925 m (3,035 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,755 | ||
| • Density | 205.995/km2 (533.52/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST (GMT +1)) | ||
| Postal code |
38690 / 38683
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 922 (Tenerife) | ||
| Climate | Csb | ||
Santiago del Teide is a lovely town and a "municipality." A municipality is like a local government area. It is located on the western side of Tenerife, one of the beautiful Canary Islands. This area is part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain.
About Santiago del Teide
This municipality covers about 52.21 square kilometers. In 2018, around 10,755 people lived here. Santiago del Teide is known for its amazing beaches and stunning natural sights.
Coastal Towns and Cliffs
Some popular beach towns you can visit in this municipality are Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago, and Playa de la Arena. One of the most famous natural features here is the Acantilados de Los Gigantes. These are very steep and tall cliffs right on the coast. Their name means "Cliffs of the Giants," and they are truly impressive!
