Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, also Province of Santa Cruz (Spanish: Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife), is a province of Spain, consisting of the western part of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. It consists of about half of the Atlantic archipelago: the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Palma. It occupies an area of 3,381 km2 (1,305 sq mi). It also includes a series of adjacent roques (those of Salmor, Fasnia, Bonanza, Garachico and Anaga).
The Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife within the Canary Islands
Map of the municipalities of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Its capital is the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz), on the island of Tenerife (Spain's most populous island[1]). In 2008 the province had 1,018,510 inhabitants and a density of 313.57 /km2, making it the province of Spain with the sixth highest population density, higher than that of the province of Las Palmas (the eastern half of the Canary Islands). 24% live in the capital.[2][3] Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. There are 54 municipalities in the province; see List of municipalities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tenerife is the most populated island of the Canary Islands and most populous island of Spain. The island of Tenerife has the highest altitude of Spain (Teide 3718 m).
Earlier issued vehicle license plates in this province bear the first two letters "TF" (named after Tenerife). Nowadays the plates share the same numbering system as in mainland Spain.
This province was established in 1927, when the Canarias province (with Santa Cruz de Tenerife as the capital city) was divided into two provinces: Las Palmas and the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In 1982, both provinces became part of the newly founded autonomous community of the Canary Islands.
Population
The historical population is given in the following chart:
Mount Teide: is a volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Its 3,718-metre (12,198-foot)-high summit is the highest point in Spain, the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic, and it is the third highest volcano in the world measured from its base on the ocean floor, after Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea located in Hawaii.[4] The volcano and its surroundings comprise the Teide National Park, is also one of the most visited National Parks in the world, with a total of 2.8 million visitors, according to the Instituto Canario de Estadística (ISTAC). The park has an area of 18,900 hectares (73 sq mi) and was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 29 June 2007.[5]
Auditorio de Tenerife: Was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava Valls, construction began in 1997 and was completed in 2003. The auditorium was inaugurated on 26 September of that year with the presence of Felipe de Borbón, Prince of Asturias, and was later visited by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. The building is framed within the tenets of late-modern architecture of the late 20th century. The majestic profile of the auditorium has become an architectural symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.[6] It is also regarded as the finest modern building in the Canary Islands[7] and one of the most emblematic buildings of Spanish architecture.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria (in Candelaria): The place where the image of the Virgin of Candelaria (saint patron of the Canary Islands) can be found, this sanctuary is built in neoclassical style, and is visited daily by the parishioners, who visit the Villa Mariana out of devotion to the Virgin. Is the first Marian shrine of the Canary Islands, the principal catholic center of peregrination of the Canary Islands[8] and one of the principal ones of Spain, the basilica hosts more than 2,5 million visitors annually.[9][10]
San Cristóbal de La Laguna: Is third-most populous city of the archipelago and second-most populous city of the island. Its economy is business-oriented while agriculture dominates the northeastern portion of the city. The urban area dominates the central and the southern parts. Tourism covers the northern coast. The main industry includes some manufacturing. La Laguna historical center was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999. In 2010 after a survey, La Laguna was listed as the city with the best reputation in the Canary Islands and the third no provincial capital city of Spain with the best reputation, but behind Gijon and Marbella.[11]
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre: Is a museum based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it contains many significant archaeological finds and is considered the best repository of objects from the Prehispanic Canary Islands. The museum also houses significant paleontological, botanical, entomological and marine and terrestrial vertebrate collections, in an excellent state of preservation, and is considered the best Natural Library of the Canary Islands. The museum also integrates the Archaeological Museum of Tenerife, the Bioantropología's Canary Institute and the Museum of Natural Sciences of Tenerife. The museum is located in the downtown area of Santa Cruz, in the former Civil Hospital, a building that constitutes an example of the neoclassical architecture of Canary Islands. The archaeological section was founded in 1958. The museum holds the largest collection on the culture of the Guanche[12] and also has one of the most modern methods of presentation of mummies, (announced in 2006 by the Cabildo de Tenerife through a communique).[13] It is also an internationally renowned museum and has participated in international meetings on archeology, but its fame is mainly due to its formidable collection of Guanche mummies.[14]
Los Cristianos: Is a town situated on the south coast of Tenerife. Located in the municipality of Arona between the cone of the mountain Chayofita and the greater mountain Guaza. The town centre is around the Los Cristianos bay, but is rapidly expanding inland with modern development. The town is a popular tourist resort and includes a ferry port.
Puerto de la Cruz: Is a city and municipality located on the north coast of Tenerife, in the Orotava Valley. Prior to the development of hotels and buildings, much of the area consisted of agricultural land. Considerable fiscal pressure led to the land being developed and the population shifted from rural to urban and tourism. The population is mainly urban today.
Largest cities
City of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, capital of the province with the same name
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For the city see Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife also Province of Santa Cruz Spanish Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a province of Spain consisting of the western part of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands It consists of about half of the Atlantic archipelago the islands of Tenerife La Gomera El Hierro and La Palma It occupies an area of 3 381 km2 1 305 sq mi It also includes a series of adjacent roques those of Salmor Fasnia Bonanza Garachico and Anaga Santa Cruz de Tenerife Provincia de Santa Cruz de TenerifeProvinceFlagCoat of armsMap of Spain with Tenerife highlightedCountrySpainAutonomous communityCanary IslandsCapitalSanta Cruz de TenerifeArea Total3 381 km2 1 305 sq mi RankRanked 47thElevation Teide 3 718 m 12 198 ft Population 2018 Total1 018 510 RankRanked 14th Density300 km2 780 sq mi Official language s SpanishParliamentCortes GeneralesThe Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife within the Canary Islands Map of the municipalities of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Its capital is the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife commonly known as Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife Spain s most populous island 1 In 2008 the province had 1 018 510 inhabitants and a density of 313 57 km2 making it the province of Spain with the sixth highest population density higher than that of the province of Las Palmas the eastern half of the Canary Islands 24 live in the capital 2 3 Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands There are 54 municipalities in the province see List of municipalities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tenerife is the most populated island of the Canary Islands and most populous island of Spain The island of Tenerife has the highest altitude of Spain Teide 3718 m Earlier issued vehicle license plates in this province bear the first two letters TF named after Tenerife Nowadays the plates share the same numbering system as in mainland Spain Contents 1 History 2 Population 3 National parks 4 Main sights Tenerife 5 Largest cities 6 ReferencesHistory EditThis province was established in 1927 when the Canarias province with Santa Cruz de Tenerife as the capital city was divided into two provinces Las Palmas and the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife In 1982 both provinces became part of the newly founded autonomous community of the Canary Islands Population EditThe historical population is given in the following chart National parks EditThis province contains three of Spain s national parks more than any other province the Caldera de Taburiente National Park on La Palma the Garajonay National Park on La Gomera and the Teide National Park on Tenerife encompassing Teide Spain s highest mountain and also an inactive volcano Main sights Tenerife Edit Mount Teide Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria Auditorio de Tenerife Mount Teide is a volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands Its 3 718 metre 12 198 foot high summit is the highest point in Spain the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic and it is the third highest volcano in the world measured from its base on the ocean floor after Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea located in Hawaii 4 The volcano and its surroundings comprise the Teide National Park is also one of the most visited National Parks in the world with a total of 2 8 million visitors according to the Instituto Canario de Estadistica ISTAC The park has an area of 18 900 hectares 73 sq mi and was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 29 June 2007 5 Auditorio de Tenerife Was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava Valls construction began in 1997 and was completed in 2003 The auditorium was inaugurated on 26 September of that year with the presence of Felipe de Borbon Prince of Asturias and was later visited by former U S President Bill Clinton The building is framed within the tenets of late modern architecture of the late 20th century The majestic profile of the auditorium has become an architectural symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 6 It is also regarded as the finest modern building in the Canary Islands 7 and one of the most emblematic buildings of Spanish architecture The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria in Candelaria The place where the image of the Virgin of Candelaria saint patron of the Canary Islands can be found this sanctuary is built in neoclassical style and is visited daily by the parishioners who visit the Villa Mariana out of devotion to the Virgin Is the first Marian shrine of the Canary Islands the principal catholic center of peregrination of the Canary Islands 8 and one of the principal ones of Spain the basilica hosts more than 2 5 million visitors annually 9 10 San Cristobal de La Laguna Is third most populous city of the archipelago and second most populous city of the island Its economy is business oriented while agriculture dominates the northeastern portion of the city The urban area dominates the central and the southern parts Tourism covers the northern coast The main industry includes some manufacturing La Laguna historical center was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999 In 2010 after a survey La Laguna was listed as the city with the best reputation in the Canary Islands and the third no provincial capital city of Spain with the best reputation but behind Gijon and Marbella 11 Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre Is a museum based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife it contains many significant archaeological finds and is considered the best repository of objects from the Prehispanic Canary Islands The museum also houses significant paleontological botanical entomological and marine and terrestrial vertebrate collections in an excellent state of preservation and is considered the best Natural Library of the Canary Islands The museum also integrates the Archaeological Museum of Tenerife the Bioantropologia s Canary Institute and the Museum of Natural Sciences of Tenerife The museum is located in the downtown area of Santa Cruz in the former Civil Hospital a building that constitutes an example of the neoclassical architecture of Canary Islands The archaeological section was founded in 1958 The museum holds the largest collection on the culture of the Guanche 12 and also has one of the most modern methods of presentation of mummies announced in 2006 by the Cabildo de Tenerife through a communique 13 It is also an internationally renowned museum and has participated in international meetings on archeology but its fame is mainly due to its formidable collection of Guanche mummies 14 Los Cristianos Is a town situated on the south coast of Tenerife Located in the municipality of Arona between the cone of the mountain Chayofita and the greater mountain Guaza The town centre is around the Los Cristianos bay but is rapidly expanding inland with modern development The town is a popular tourist resort and includes a ferry port The Cathedral of San Cristobal de La Laguna Is a Catholic cathedral in Tenerife Spain Begun in 1904 and completed in 1915 it is dedicated to the Virgin of Los Remedios This is one of the most important temples of the Canary Islands 15 Located in the city of San Cristobal de La Laguna Puerto de la Cruz Is a city and municipality located on the north coast of Tenerife in the Orotava Valley Prior to the development of hotels and buildings much of the area consisted of agricultural land Considerable fiscal pressure led to the land being developed and the population shifted from rural to urban and tourism The population is mainly urban today Largest cities Edit City of Santa Cruz de Tenerife capital of the province with the same name Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tenerife 221 956 inhabitants San Cristobal de La Laguna Tenerife 148 375 inhabitants Arona Tenerife 75 903 inhabitants Adeje Tenerife 41 002 inhabitants La Orotava Tenerife 40 945 inhabitants Granadilla de Abona Tenerife 38 866 inhabitants Los Realejos Tenerife 37 575 inhabitants Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife 31 804 inhabitants Los Llanos de Aridane La Palma 20 170 inhabitants Santa Cruz de La Palma La Palma 17 132 inhabitants San Sebastian de La Gomera La Gomera 8744 inhabitants Valverde El Hierro 4938 inhabitantsReferences Edit Population referred to the January 1 2018 Archived 31 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine Diez principales provincias por poblacion Menu de datos estadisticos sobre demografia y poblacion Instituto Nacional de Estadistica in Spanish Parque Nacional del Teide en todo sobre Espana Teide National Park World Heritage List UNESCO Retrieved 18 January 2009 Auditorio de Tenerife in Spanish Auditorio Tenerife information in Spanish Articulo periodistico de El Dia in Spanish Remodelacion de la Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias Pagina sobre Candelaria del Cabildo de Tenerife Estadisticas de Merco Ciudad Archived 2 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine Ocio museos y parques tematicos en Tenerife in Spanish Archived 17 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre News in Spanish Archived from the original on 17 September 2017 Retrieved 29 January 2012 Cultural sites in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spanish Historia de la Diocesis Nivariense in Spanish Archived 17 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine Portal Spain Coordinates 28 10 N 17 20 W 28 167 N 17 333 W 28 167 17 333 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife amp oldid 1133185523, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
