Hermigua

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Hermigua
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Statistics
Autonomous region: Canary Islands
Province: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Island: La Gomera
Area: 39.67 km²
Population: 2,176 (2004)
Population density: 47.6/km²
Elevation:
Lowest:
Centre:
Highest:
Atlantic Ocean
210 m
southeastern part
Postal code: E-38820
Location: 28.1667/28°10' N lat.
17.1667/17°10' W long.
Municipal code: E-38021
Car designation: TF
Website: www.villadehermigua.com

Hermigua is located on the northeastern coast of La Gomera in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands. It is located to the northwest, along the main highway, of the island's capital: San Sebastián de la Gomera. Garajonay National Park is located 7 km east of the town of Hermigua.

The population of Hermigua is 2,176 (ISTAC, 2004), its population density is 47.6 persons/km² and its area is 39.12 km², which is down from 39.67 km² in 2004. Its elevation above sea level is 210 m. Its valleys are made up of farmland, while mountains and hills dominate the southern part of the municipality. Its climate is mainly suited to vegetation; cedar forests dominate around Hermigua in the area known as El Cedro. Most of Hermigua's villages are rural, and tourism is the second main industry.

The valley was first inhabited by the Guanches and was known as Mulagua. The municipality of Hermigua was founded in the 16th century as the settlement of Valle Bajo (Spanish for "Lower Valley")

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[edit] Settlements

  • Valle Bajo divides the settlements of El Curato and El Palmerejo
  • Valle Alto divides the settlements of La Castellana and Playa Hermigua
  • El Cabo
  • Monteforte
  • Los Estanquillos
  • El Corralete
  • El Convento
  • La Cerca
  • Las Hoyetas

[edit] Historical population

Year Population Change Density
1991 2,120 - -
1996 2,150 - -
2001 2,038 - 50.95/km²
2002 2,151 - -
2003 2,167 - 54.63/km²
2004 2,176 - 55.62/km²

The population increased until approximately 2000, when it began to decline. The population subsequent began to increase again.

[edit] Sites of interest

  • Valle Alto, the first valley in Hermigua: it features a church and monastery built between 1515 and 1520; another landmark is the Escuela popular.
  • El Chorro waterfall
  • Los Telares Museum: contains handicrafts from the surrounding area.
  • Mahona National Park

[edit] Other

Hermigua has primary and secondary schools, a gymnasium, churches, beaches, a post office and a few plazas.

[edit] External links

[edit] See also

North: Atlantic Ocean
West: Agulo Hermigua East: San Sebastián de la Gomera
South: Alajeró
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Municipalities of La Gomera