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| Autonomous Region: | Canary Islands |
| Province: | Las Palmas |
| Island: | Gran Canaria |
| Municipality (shown in red) | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Capital City of the Island | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (not shown) |
| Area: | 100.55 km² some read 99.77 km² |
| Island Population: | 807,049 (in 2006) |
| City Population: | 376,953 (ISTAC, 2003) 377,056 (in 2006) |
| City Ranking | #1 in Canaries, #9 in Spain |
| Population density: | 3,778.22/km² |
| Elevation: | Atlantic Ocean 8 m southern part |
| Postal code: | 35000 |
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| ISTAC code: | E-35016 |
| Mayor: | Jerónimo Saavedra (PSOE) |
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a Spanish city (and municipality) on the island, Gran Canaria, which is one of the Canary Islands located just 210 kilometers (~130 miles) off the northwestern coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the capital city of the province of Las Palmas and the co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, sharing this status with Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The population of the city of Las Palmas was 377,056 as of 2006, making it the largest city in the Canary Islands and the 9th most populous city in Spain. The population of the whole urban area was estimated in 2005 to be 723,629, ranking as the eighth largest metropolitan area in Spain. (Gran Canaria island had 807,049 inhabitants in 2006).
Las Palmas is today a cosmopolitan city. It has three beaches (Las Canteras, Las Alcaravaneras and San Cristobal) and a big sea-port (Puerto de la Luz harbor) - a very important on during the 70s and early 90s (that benefited greatly from the closure of the Suez Canal during the Arab-Israeli conflict). Due to its situation as nexus of three continents and its importance as a touristic spot, many foreign workers have migrated and settled in the city. Merchants and traders from Africa, China, Russia and the Middle East mingle with one other in the streets of the city's business centers. The Korean and Indian communities are the largest ones, although the majority have been acquiring Spanish citizenship over the years.
According to a study carried out by Thomas Whitmore, director of research on climatology at Syracuse University (USA), the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria enjoys "the best climate in the world." The main City Festival (Fiestas de San Juan) is in June, celebrating the foundation of the City.
The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 
is also widely known not only in Spain but worldwide, one of the main attractions for tourists.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a sister city of San Antonio, Texas in the United States, which was founded in 1718 by about 25 Canary Islanders.
| Year | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 354,887 | - |
| 1996 | 355,563 | - |
| 2001 | 354,860 | 3,513.49km² |
| 2002 | 370,649 | - |
| 2003 | 377,760 | 3,755.35/km² |
| 2004 | 376,953 | 3,778.2/km² |
| North: Atlantic Ocean | ||
| West: Arucas | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | East: Atlantic Ocean |
| South: Santa Brígida and Telde |
| Map | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Autonomous Region: | Canary Islands |
| Province: | Las Palmas |
| Island: | Gran Canaria |
| Municipality (shown in red) | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Capital City of the Island | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (not shown) |
| Area: | 100.55 km² some read 99.77 km² |
| Island Population: | 807,049 (in 2006) |
| City Population: | 376,953 (ISTAC, 2003) 377,056 (in 2006) |
| City Ranking | #1 in Canaries, #9 in Spain |
| Population density: | 3,778.22/km² |
| Elevation: | Atlantic Ocean 8 m southern part |
| Postal code: | 35000 |
| Location: | |
| ISTAC code: | E-35016 |
| Mayor: | Jerónimo Saavedra (PSOE) |
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a Spanish city (and municipality) on the island, Gran Canaria, which is one of the Canary Islands located just 210 kilometers (~130 miles) off the northwestern coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the capital city of the province of Las Palmas and the co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, sharing this status with Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The population of the city of Las Palmas was 377,056 as of 2006, making it the largest city in the Canary Islands and the 9th most populous city in Spain. The population of the whole urban area was estimated in 2005 to be 723,629, ranking as the eighth largest metropolitan area in Spain. (Gran Canaria island had 807,049 inhabitants in 2006).
Las Palmas is today a cosmopolitan city. It has three beaches (Las Canteras, Las Alcaravaneras and San Cristobal) and a big sea-port (Puerto de la Luz harbor) - a very important on during the 70s and early 90s (that benefited greatly from the closure of the Suez Canal during the Arab-Israeli conflict). Due to its situation as nexus of three continents and its importance as a touristic spot, many foreign workers have migrated and settled in the city. Merchants and traders from Africa, China, Russia and the Middle East mingle with one other in the streets of the city's business centers. The Korean and Indian communities are the largest ones, although the majority have been acquiring Spanish citizenship over the years.
According to a study carried out by Thomas Whitmore, director of research on climatology at Syracuse University (USA), the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria enjoys "the best climate in the world." The main City Festival (Fiestas de San Juan) is in June, celebrating the foundation of the City.
The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is also widely known not only in Spain but worldwide, one of the main attractions for tourists.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a sister city of San Antonio, Texas in the United States, which was founded in 1718 by about 25 Canary Islanders.
| Year | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 354,887 | - |
| 1996 | 355,563 | - |
| 2001 | 354,860 | 3,513.49km² |
| 2002 | 370,649 | - |
| 2003 | 377,760 | 3,755.35/km² |
| 2004 | 376,953 | 3,778.2/km² |
| North: Atlantic Ocean | ||
| West: Arucas | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | East: Atlantic Ocean |
| South: Santa Brígida and Telde |
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