Valle Gran Rey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valle Gran Rey
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Municipality
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Valle Gran Rey
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Municipal location in La Gomera
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 Valle Gran Rey
Location in Canary Islands
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Region | Canary Islands | ||
| Province | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | ||
| Island | La Gomera | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 32.36 km2 (12.49 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,484 | ||
| • Density | 138.57/km2 (358.88/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) | ||
| Website | www.vallegranrey.es | ||
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Valle Gran Rey is a cool town (called a municipality) on the western side of La Gomera island in Spain. It's part of the Canary Islands, which are a group of islands off the coast of Africa. Long ago, the native people called Guanches lived here, and they knew this area as Orone.
Since 1930, the main office for the town's government has been in a place called La Calera. Before that, it was in Arure. In 2013, about 4,240 people lived here. The town covers an area of about 32.36 square kilometers (12.5 square miles). To the east, Valle Gran Rey shares a border with another town called Vallehermoso. To the west, you'll find the big Atlantic Ocean!
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Exploring Valle Gran Rey's Geography
Valle Gran Rey is located on the western side of La Gomera island. It shares a border with the municipality of Vallehermoso. The town covers an area of 32.36 square kilometers (about 12.5 square miles).
The main part of the town, where the government offices are, sits about 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level. However, the highest point in Valle Gran Rey reaches an altitude of 1,225 meters (4,019 feet) above sea level. This high point is found in the central mountains of the island.
Places to See in Valle Gran Rey
Valle Gran Rey is made up of several smaller villages and areas. Each one has its own unique feel and things to explore.
- Arure
- La Calera (This is where the main town offices are located!)
- Casa de la Seda
- El Guro
- Las Hayas
- El Hornillo
- Taguluche
- La Playa (This means "The Beach" – a great spot for fun!)
- Vueltas (This area has a harbor where boats come and go.)
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Valle Gran Rey has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shifted:
- In 1991, about 3,103 people lived in Valle Gran Rey.
- By 2005, the population had grown to 4,857 people.
- In 2013, the population was around 4,240 people.
Famous People from Valle Gran Rey
Some interesting people have lived in or come from Valle Gran Rey:
- Tim Hart (who passed away in 2009) was an English folk musician.
- Oliver Weber is a German photographer, doctor, and professor of visual arts.
See also
In Spanish: Valle Gran Rey para niños
