El Rosario | |
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.svg) Flag  Seal | |
 Municipal location in Tenerife | |
  El Rosario Location in Tenerife  El Rosario El Rosario (Canary Islands)  El Rosario El Rosario (Spain, Canary Islands) | |
| Coordinates: 28°27′N 16°22′W / 28.450°N 16.367°W | |
| Country | 
Spain |
| Autonomous Region | Canary Islands |
| Province | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Island | Tenerife |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.43 km2 (15.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)
[2] | |
| • Total | 17,352 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 ( GMT) |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website |
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El Rosario is a municipality in the northeastern part of the island of Tenerife in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province, on the Canary Islands, Spain. The seat of the municipality is the town La Esperanza, in the mountainous interior of the island. The municipality includes the coastal town Radazul.
The population is 15,542 (2013 [3]), its area is 39.43 km2. [1]
La Esperanza
The seat of the municipality, La Esperanza, sits at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level, La Esperanza’s historic architecture—whitewashed houses with wooden balconies—speaks of a simpler time when life revolved around agriculture and community. [4]
From Llanos to Coast
- El Rosario spans from the fertile plains of La Esperanza to the sun-kissed shores of Tabaiba and Radazul. This ecological diversity is a testament to the island’s geological past and its ever-evolving present.
- The wetlands near La Esperanza harbor endemic flora and fauna, while the coastal areas boast palm trees, cacti, and breathtaking ocean views. [5]
Radazul: A Coastal Town
- Radazul, the coastal town within El Rosario, beckons with its azure waters and rocky cliffs. Residents and visitors alike find solace in its beaches, where the Atlantic waves meet the volcanic shoreline.
- The TF-1 motorway, cutting through the southern part of the municipality, connects Radazul to the rest of Tenerife, making it accessible yet retaining its tranquil charm. [6]
Cultural Resilience
- El Rosario’s cultural heritage thrives through local festivals, traditional music, and culinary delights. The annual Fiestas de Mayo celebrate the town’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, with processions, dances, and heartfelt devotion.
Education and International Connections
- The Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a German international school, stands proudly in the Tabaita Alta section of El Rosario. It bridges cultures, offering quality education to students from diverse backgrounds.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
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| 1991 | 8,103 |
| 1996 | 10,880 |
| 2001 | 13,462 |
| 2002 | 13,718 |
| 2003 | 14,862 |
| 2004 | 15,542 |
| 2005 | 16,024 |
| 2013 | 17,465 |
Education
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The Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a German international school, is located in the Tabaita Alta section of El Rosario. [7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Instituto Canario de Estadística, area
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ Instituto Canario de Estadística Archived 2014-04-18 at the Wayback Machine, population
- ^ Surprise, Tenerife (2019-08-19). "El Rosario municipality in the north of Tenerife". Tenerife Surprise. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Web Ayuntamiento El Rosario". Web Ayuntamiento El Rosario (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "El Rosario | Tenerife". www.webtenerife.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ " Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife[ permanent dead link]." ZfA. Retrieved on 13 February 2016. "Deutsche Schule - Colegio Alemán Calle Drago , 1 38190 Tabaiba Alta (El Rosario) Spanien"
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El Rosario | |
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Flag Seal | |
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Municipal location in Tenerife | |
El Rosario Location in Tenerife El Rosario El Rosario (Canary Islands) El Rosario El Rosario (Spain, Canary Islands) | |
| Coordinates: 28°27′N 16°22′W / 28.450°N 16.367°W | |
| Country |
Spain |
| Autonomous Region | Canary Islands |
| Province | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Island | Tenerife |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.43 km2 (15.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)
[2] | |
| • Total | 17,352 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 ( GMT) |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website |
www |
El Rosario is a municipality in the northeastern part of the island of Tenerife in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province, on the Canary Islands, Spain. The seat of the municipality is the town La Esperanza, in the mountainous interior of the island. The municipality includes the coastal town Radazul.
The population is 15,542 (2013 [3]), its area is 39.43 km2. [1]
La Esperanza
The seat of the municipality, La Esperanza, sits at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level, La Esperanza’s historic architecture—whitewashed houses with wooden balconies—speaks of a simpler time when life revolved around agriculture and community. [4]
From Llanos to Coast
- El Rosario spans from the fertile plains of La Esperanza to the sun-kissed shores of Tabaiba and Radazul. This ecological diversity is a testament to the island’s geological past and its ever-evolving present.
- The wetlands near La Esperanza harbor endemic flora and fauna, while the coastal areas boast palm trees, cacti, and breathtaking ocean views. [5]
Radazul: A Coastal Town
- Radazul, the coastal town within El Rosario, beckons with its azure waters and rocky cliffs. Residents and visitors alike find solace in its beaches, where the Atlantic waves meet the volcanic shoreline.
- The TF-1 motorway, cutting through the southern part of the municipality, connects Radazul to the rest of Tenerife, making it accessible yet retaining its tranquil charm. [6]
Cultural Resilience
- El Rosario’s cultural heritage thrives through local festivals, traditional music, and culinary delights. The annual Fiestas de Mayo celebrate the town’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, with processions, dances, and heartfelt devotion.
Education and International Connections
- The Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a German international school, stands proudly in the Tabaita Alta section of El Rosario. It bridges cultures, offering quality education to students from diverse backgrounds.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 8,103 |
| 1996 | 10,880 |
| 2001 | 13,462 |
| 2002 | 13,718 |
| 2003 | 14,862 |
| 2004 | 15,542 |
| 2005 | 16,024 |
| 2013 | 17,465 |
Education
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| This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (February 2016) |
The Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a German international school, is located in the Tabaita Alta section of El Rosario. [7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Instituto Canario de Estadística, area
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ Instituto Canario de Estadística Archived 2014-04-18 at the Wayback Machine, population
- ^ Surprise, Tenerife (2019-08-19). "El Rosario municipality in the north of Tenerife". Tenerife Surprise. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Web Ayuntamiento El Rosario". Web Ayuntamiento El Rosario (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "El Rosario | Tenerife". www.webtenerife.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ " Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife[ permanent dead link]." ZfA. Retrieved on 13 February 2016. "Deutsche Schule - Colegio Alemán Calle Drago , 1 38190 Tabaiba Alta (El Rosario) Spanien"
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