Santa Cruz de La Palma

Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the Canary Island of La Palma and is located on its east side.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves and Maroparque.

Church
is a church.

Zoo
fundación is an animal rescue centre in , , one of the , in . Opened in 2000, it houses around 450 animals. It gained over 250 extra animals during the 2021 volcanic eruption.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Breña Alta and Mirca.

Village
is a municipality on the eastern side of the island of , in the province of , in the . The ayuntamiento is in the town of San Pedro, at 350 m above sea-level, and only 9 km south of the island's capital Santa Cruz de la Palma. is situated 4½ km south of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood.

Santa Cruz de La Palma

Latitude
28.706° or 28° 42′ 22″ north
Longitude
-17.7942° or 17° 47′ 39″ west
Population
16,700
Elevation
635 metres (2,083 feet)
Open location code
7CW4P644+98
Geo­Names ID
6534195
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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Santa Cruz de La Palma” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Las Nieves and Velhoco.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Juan Menor and Estadio Silvestre Carrillo.

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