Valsequillo de Gran Canaria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
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Municipal location in Gran Canaria
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 Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
Location in Province of Las Palmas
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
Location in Canary Islands
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
Location in Spain, Canary Islands
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Region | Canary Islands | ||
| Province | Las Palmas | ||
| Island | Gran Canaria | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 39.15 km2 (15.12 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 9,278 | ||
| • Density | 236.99/km2 (613.79/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) | ||
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria is a lovely town and a municipality. It is found on the eastern side of the island of Gran Canaria. This island is part of the beautiful Canary Islands in Spain. Valsequillo is also part of the Province of Las Palmas.
The town is located in the mountains. It is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Telde. It is also about 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Las Palmas, which is a bigger city.
About Valsequillo
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria covers an area of about 39.15 square kilometers (15.12 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized municipality on the island.
How many people live there?
In 2018, about 9,278 people lived in Valsequillo. The number of people living in Valsequillo has grown over the years. For example, in 1991, there were about 6,374 residents. By 2013, the population had grown to 9,170 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this mountain town.
Images for kids
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Valsequillo de Gran Canaria in 2017
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Another view of Valsequillo de Gran Canaria in 2017
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A street view of Valsequillo de Gran Canaria in 2017
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A scenic view of Valsequillo de Gran Canaria in 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Valsequillo de Gran Canaria para niños
