Tuineje facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tuineje
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Municipality
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Municipal location in Fuerteventura
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 Tuineje
Location in Province of Las Palmas
Tuineje
Location in Canary Islands
Tuineje
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 | Fuerteventura | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 275.94 km2 (106.54 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation
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205 m (673 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 14,791 | ||
| • Density | 53.6022/km2 (138.829/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST (GMT +1)) | ||
| Postal code |
35629
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 928 (Las Palmas) | ||
| Website | www.tuineje.es | ||
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Tuineje is a town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) located in the southern part of Fuerteventura. This island is one of the beautiful Canary Islands in Spain. Tuineje is part of the Province of Las Palmas.
In 2013, about 13,946 people lived here. The area covers about 275.94 square kilometers. The biggest town within the Tuineje municipality is Gran Tarajal, which is right on the south coast.
A Look Back in Time
Tuineje has an interesting past! In 1740, the area was the site of two important battles. These fights were between the local people of Fuerteventura and English privateers. Privateers were like sailors who were allowed by their government to attack enemy ships. These battles are known as the Attacks on Fuerteventura in 1740.
Famous People from Tuineje
- Aridane Hernández (born in 1989) is a professional footballer. He grew up here before becoming a well-known athlete.
Pictures of Tuineje
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Tuineje village
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A view of Tuineje
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The Lighthouse of La Entallada, located in Tuineje
Learn More
In Spanish: Tuineje para niños
