Tinajo (municipality) facts for kids

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Municipality
Former desalination lagoon in Tinajo
Flag Coat of arms
Municipal location in Lanzarote
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Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Canary Islands
Province	Las Palmas
Island	Lanzarote
Area
• Total	135.28 km2 (52.23 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	6,119
• Density	45.232/km2 (117.151/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC±0 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+1 (WEST)
Postal code	35530

Tinajo is a municipality located on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain. It's in the western part of the island. In 2018, about 6,119 people lived there. The area of Tinajo is about 135 square kilometers (52 square miles). This municipality is found on the northwest coast of Lanzarote. It is also northwest of Arrecife, which is the capital city of the island. The main town within this area is also called Tinajo.

Towns and Villages

The municipality of Tinajo includes several smaller towns and villages. These are places where people live and work.

• El Cuchillo
• Mancha Blanca
• La Santa
• Tinajo (This is the main town)
• La Vegueta

Cool Places to Visit

Tinajo is home to some amazing natural and historical sites. These places are great for exploring and learning.

Timanfaya National Park

A big part of the Timanfaya National Park is located in Tinajo. This park was created in 1974. It's famous for its many volcanoes and rugged, rocky landscapes. You can see how the earth has been shaped by volcanic eruptions here. The rest of the park is in the nearby municipality of Yaiza.

Chapel of Our Lady of Dolours

In the village of Mancha Blanca, you can find the chapel of Our Lady of Dolours. She is known as the patron saint of the entire island of Lanzarote. This means she is considered a special protector of the island.

See also

In Spanish: Tinajo para niños