Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a city located in Spain, specifically within the province of the Canary Islands. With a population of 383,516, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.
Gran Canaria Airport
19.1 km away
El Berriel Aeroc Airport
36.6 km away
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
100.1 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 28.10178° N latitude and -15.41573° W longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. It has an elevation of 122 meters and operates under the Atlantic/Canary timezone. Nearby cities include Telde, Centro, Santa Lucía, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, and Arucas.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranks #9 among 8,074 cities in Spain based on population. The total urban population of Spain is 56,562,039, highlighting the city's relative size within the country.
As the largest city in the Canary Islands, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranks #1 out of 131 cities in the province. Other notable cities in the region include Santa Cruz de Tenerife, La Laguna, Telde, Centro, and Arona.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Campus Universitario de Tafira | — |
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The population of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 383,516.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is located in the province of Canary Islands.
The coordinates of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are 28.10178° N latitude and -15.41573° W longitude.
The elevation of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 122 meters.
The nearest airport to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is Gran Canaria Airport (IATA: LPA).
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