Chinijo Archipelago

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Chinijo Archipelago

The Chinijo archipelago (pronounced: [tʃiˈnixo]) is an archipelago located in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands. The archipelago includes the islands of Montaña Clara, Alegranza, Graciosa, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and various islands of volcanic origin.

The area is 40.8 km² (16 sq mi) and belongs to the municipality of Teguise, Las Palmas (province). La Graciosa is the only inhabited island. The population is around 600.

A natural park (Parque natural del Archipiélago Chinijo) was designated in 1986. The area of the natural park overlaps with that of a separately designated marine reserve. The EU designated a Special Protection Area for birds in 1994.

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Lanzarote, La Graciosa, Montaña Clara and Alegranza from above

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v t e Islands and provinces of the Canary Islands

Main islands	Fuerteventura Gran Canaria La Gomera El Hierro Lanzarote La Palma Tenerife

Other islands	Alegranza Graciosa Lobos Montaña Clara Roque del Este Roque del Oeste

Provinces	Las Palmas Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Coordinates: 29°20′N 13°30′W / 29.333°N 13.500°W / 29.333; -13.500

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