La Matanza de Acentejo
La Matanza de Acentejo is a town near the north coast of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is located 10 km east of Puerto de la Cruz, and about 20 km west of the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its name means "the Slaughter of Acentejo" in Spanish, and refers to the 1494 First Battle of Acentejo, lost by the Spanish.
La Matanza de Acentejo | |
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Municipal location in Tenerife | |
La Matanza de Acentejo Location of the town in Tenerife La Matanza de Acentejo La Matanza de Acentejo (Canary Islands) La Matanza de Acentejo La Matanza de Acentejo (Spain, Canary Islands) | |
| Coordinates: 28°27′10″N 16°27′20″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Canary Islands |
| Province | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Island | Tenerife |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.11 km2 (5.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 8,956 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Climate | Csb |
The population is 8,944 (2013) and the area is 14.11 km2. The elevation is 425 m. The TF-5 motorway passes through the municipality. The municipality contains the following settlements:
- La Matanza de Acentejo
- Guia
- Las Breñas
- El Caleton
- Acentejo
- San Antonio
- San Cristobal
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