Tinajo (municipality) facts for kids
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Former desalination lagoon in Tinajo
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Municipal location in Lanzarote
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Location in Province of Las Palmas
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Location in Canary Islands
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Location in Spain, Canary Islands
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Canary Islands |
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| Province | Las Palmas | ||
| Island | Lanzarote | ||
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| • Total | 135.28 km2 (52.23 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,119 | ||
| • Density | 45.232/km2 (117.151/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC±0 (WET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) | ||
| Postal code |
35530
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Tinajo is a municipality in the western part of the island of Lanzarote in the Province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Spain. The population is 6119 (2018), and the area is 135.28 square kilometres (52.23 sq mi). The municipality is located on the island's northwestern coast and is northwest of the island's capital, Arrecife. The main town in the municipality is Tinajo.
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Settlements
The following settlements are located within the municipality of Tinajo:
- El Cuchillo
- Mancha Blanca
- La Santa
- Tinajo
- La Vegueta
Sites of interest
The Timanfaya National Park (created in 1974) covers the southwestern part of the municipality and is where most of its volcanoes are located. The park features volcanoes and rugged lands. The rest of the park is in the municipality of Yaiza.
The chapel of Our Lady of Dolours (Virgen de los Dolores), the patron saint of the island of Lanzarote, is located in Mancha Blanca, within the municipality of Tinajo.
See also
In Spanish: Tinajo para niños
