Telde
Telde is a town and a municipality in the eastern part of the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, overseas (Atlantic) insular Spain.
Telde | |
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Municipality and town | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Telde | |
Telde | |
| Coordinates: 27°59′N 15°25′W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous Community | Canary Islands |
| Province | Las Palmas |
| Island | Gran Canaria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Héctor Suárez (NC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 102.43 km2 (39.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 123,265 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Teldenses |
| Time zone | UTC±0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
| Postal code | 35200 |
| Dialing code | +34 928 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish |
It is the second most populous municipality on the island, with a population of 102,170 (2013). Its area is 102.43 km2 (39.55 sq mi). The city is the oldest and the first capital of the island of Gran Canaria, founded before 1351, a former medieval bishopric and present Catholic titular see.
The city Telde is located 4 km from the coast and 16 km south of the island capital Las Palmas. The GC-1 motorway passes east of the city. The Gran Canaria International Airport is located in the subdivision of Gando, south of Telde.
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