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Teror

Coordinates: 28°3′32″N 15°32′51″W / 28.05889°N 15.54750°W / 28.05889; -15.54750
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Teror
Municipality
Calle Real, Teror
Calle Real, Teror
Flag of Teror
Flag
Coat of arms of Teror
Coat of arms
Municipal location in Gran Canaria
Municipal location in Gran Canaria
Teror is located in Province of Las Palmas
Teror
Teror
Location in the province of Las Palmas
Teror is located in Canary Islands
Teror
Teror
Teror (Canary Islands)
Teror is located in Spain, Canary Islands
Teror
Teror
Teror (Spain, Canary Islands)
Coordinates: 28°3′32″N 15°32′51″W / 28.05889°N 15.54750°W / 28.05889; -15.54750
CountrySpain
Autonomous RegionCanary Islands
ProvinceLas Palmas
IslandGran Canaria
Government
 • MayorPedro Manuel Rodríguez Pérez (CC)
Area
[1]
 • Total25.70 km2 (9.92 sq mi)
Elevation
(AMSL)
543 m (1,781 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total12,449
 • Density480/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (CEST (GMT +1))
Postal code
35330
Area code+34 (Spain) + 928 (Las Palmas)
Websitewww.teror.es

Teror is a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria in the Province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Its population is 12,671 (2013),[3] and the town area is 25.70 km2.[1] Teror is situated in the mountains and borders Las Palmas to the west and is part of its urban area. September 8 is the local festivity celebrating Virgen del Pino (virgin of the pine, patron of the Gran Canaria).[4]

Teror has a well preserved old town centre, which is under monument protection. There is a basilica, the quiet Virgin of the Pine Square in front of it, and neatly fronted buildings along the picturesque Calle Real de la Plaza street. After shepherds witnessed a Marian apparition nearby on 8 September 1481, Teror became the most important pilgrimage destination of Gran Canaria, and, as a result, rather prosperous. White houses with wooden balconies, where many of the island’s older families congregated, are typical of the town.

Mineral water is an important product of Teror. There's a weekly market (mercadillo) on Sundays.

  • Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
    Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Cupola of the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
    Cupola of the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
  • Townhall
    Townhall
  • Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
    Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
  • Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
    Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
  • Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
    Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
  • Balcony Calle Real de la Plaza 15
    Balcony Calle Real de la Plaza 15
  • Water steps
    Water steps
  • Typically Spanish Teror balcony
    Typically Spanish Teror balcony
  • Main street to Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
    Main street to Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
  • Backside of Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
    Backside of Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
  • Conspicuous corner tavern with balcony
    Conspicuous corner tavern with balcony
  • Town square in front of Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
    Town square in front of Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
  • Top of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
    Top of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Facade with flower decor
    Facade with flower decor

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Instituto Canario de Estadística, area
  2. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  3. ^ Instituto Canario de Estadística, population
  4. ^ Nuestra Señora del Pino (in Spanish) Website of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary
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