Puntallana
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| Puntallana | |
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| Autonomous region: | Canary Islands |
| Province: | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Island: | Tenerife |
| Area: | 34.65 km² |
| Population: | 2,380 (2001) |
| Population density: | 68.69/km² |
| Length of coastline | - |
| Elevation: Lowest: Centre: Highest: |
Atlantic Ocean 420 m |
| Subdivisions: | 9 neighborhoods 5 settlements |
| Postal code: | E-38715 |
| Location: | 28.733/28°43' N lat. 17.733/17°43' W long. |
| Municipal code: | E-38037 |
| Car designation: | TF |
Puntallana (first part, Spanish for the point) is located on the east-northeastern part of the island of La Palma in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands. Puntallana is linked with a main highway encircling every part of the island and is located north of the La Palma Airport.
The population is 2,380 (ISTAC, 2004), its density is 34.65/km² and the area is 68.69 km²/6,869 ha. The elevation is 420 m. Puntallana offers a panoramic view of La Gomera to the southeast. Puntallana and its natural wonders are a Nature Reserve.
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[edit] Historical population
| Year | Population | Change | Density |
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| 1991 | 2,201 | - | - |
| 1996 | 2,249 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,337 | - | 66.77/km² |
| 2002 | 2,308 | - | - |
| 2003 | 2,364 | - | 67.37/km² |
| 2004 | 2,380 | - | 68.69/km² |
[edit] Other
Puntallana has schools, a few lyceums, a gymnasium, churches, a small beach, a small port, a post office and a few squares plazas.
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- Map and aerial photos
- Street map: Street map from Mapquest, MapPoint or Google
- Satellite images: Google
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[edit] See also
| North: San Andrés y Sauces | ||
| West: El Paso | Puntallana | East: Atlantic Ocean |
| South: Santa Cruz de La Palma |
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Barlovento • Breña Alta • Breña Baja • Fuencaliente • Garafía • Los Llanos de Aridane • El Paso • Puntagorda • Puntallana • San Andrés y Sauces • Santa Cruz de La Palma • Tazacorte • Tijarafe • Villa de Mazo |
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