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Chinijo Archipelago

Archipelago in the Canary Islands

Chinijo Archipelago
Summary

Archipelago in the Canary Islands

FieldValue
nameChinijo Archipelago
native_nameArchipiélago Chinijo
native_name_linkSpanish language
native_name_langSpanish
sobriquet
image_nameSatellite Lanzarote Chinijo.jpg
image_captionLanzarote, La Graciosa, Montaña Clara and Alegranza from above
image_mapMapa Lanzarote Chinijo.png
map_captionMap of Chinijo Archipelago
coordinates
etymologySmall archipelago
locationAtlantic Ocean
total_islands5
area_km240.9
area_footnotes
length_km
width_km
coastline_km54.435
coastline_footnotes
country
country_admin_divisions_titleAutonomous Community
country_admin_divisionsCanary Islands
country_admin_divisions_title_1Province
country_admin_divisions_1Las Palmas
country_admin_divisions_title_2Island
country_admin_divisions_2Lanzarote
country_admin_divisions_title_3Municipality
country_admin_divisions_3Teguise
country_largest_city_typesettlement
country_largest_cityCaleta de Sebo
country_largest_city_population730
country_area_km2
population734
population_as_of2018
population_footnotes
languagesSpanish, specifically Canarian Spanish
timezone1WET
utc_offset1±00:00
timezone1_DSTWEST
utc_offset1_DST+01:00

The Chinijo Archipelago () is a small group of islands located in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands. The archipelago includes the islets of Montaña Clara, Alegranza, La Graciosa, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste, of which La Graciosa is the largest and only inhabited island. The term "Chinijo" is a local colloquial adjective meaning "small" reflecting the archipelago's reduced dimensions. The Chinijo Archipelago forms part of the national park Parque natural del Archipiélago established in 1986, and is part of a large marine reserve.

History

The Chinijo Archipelago is primarily of volcanic origin, with its islets formed approximately 10 million years ago by the activity of a corona volcano in northern Lanzarote. French explorer Jean de Béthencourt, who explored Lanzarote in the early 1400s, traversed the waters leading to La Graciosa in the Chinijo Archipelago. The archipelago was declared as part of the Natural Park of Parque natural del Archipiélago in 1986. It forms part of one of the largest marine reserves in Europe. The term "Chinijo" is a local colloquial adjective meaning "small" reflecting the archipelago's smaller dimensions.

Geography

La Graciosa and other islands of Chinijo Archipelago seen from Lanzarote

Chinijo is a small group of islands located in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands. The archipelago includes the islets of Montaña Clara, Alegranza, La Graciosa, Roque del Este and Roque del Oeste, of which La Graciosa is the largest and only inhabited island. La Graciosa has a historical livelihood rooted in fishing, with small boats traditionally bringing fresh catches to shore.

The natural park covers a total area 91.12 km², also includes part of the rocky north coast of the island Lanzarote (los riscos de Famara). The area of the natural park overlaps with that of a separately designated marine reserve. The European Union designated a Special Protection Area for birds in 1994.

Topography

The Chinijo Archipelago consists of predominantly volcanic highlands characterized by numerous volcanic cones and craters. Montaña Clara in the islands the largest volcanic crater in the archipelago. The topography consists of white sandy beaches interspersed with black volcanic rocks along the oast. Risco de Famara is a large cliff on the northern coast of Lanzarote, which offers an overall view of the archipelago.

VolcanoCommune /
LocalityDescriptionAltitudePhotograph
Montaña Amarilla,La Graciosa
Volcanic cone172 m[[File:Montaña Amarilla (La Graciosa).jpg150px]]
Montaña BermejaLa GraciosaVolcanic cone157 m
Montaña LobosClose to coast of AlegranzaVolcanic cone221 m
Montaña del MojonCoast of La GraciosaVolcanic cone188 m
Montaña de Pedre BarbaLa Graciosa
Volcanic cone266 m[[File:Montaña de Pedre Barba.jpg150px]]
Montaña ClaraMontaña ClaraVolcanic cone256 m[[File:Montana Clara, Kanaren.JPG150px]]
Roque del OesteTeguise, ChinijoVolcanic cone41 m[[File:Roque del Oeste 2015.jpg150px]]
Roque del EsteTeguise, ChinijoVolcanic cone84 m[[File:Roque Del Este (east side).jpg150px]]

References

References

  1. "Superficie de los islotes de Lanzarote". Centro de Datos, Cabildo de Lanzarote.
  2. "Longitud de costa de los islotes de Lanzarote". Centro de Datos, Cabildo de Lanzarote.
  3. "Población de derecho de Teguise según unidad poblacional. Evolución (2000-2018)". Centro de Datos, Cabildo de Lanzarote.
  4. "Discover the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park". Biosfera Express.
  5. "La Graciosa - Chinijo". Lanzarote.
  6. "Chinijo Archipelago La Gracisoa". Turismo Lanzarote.
  7. "Chinijo, ja". Academia Canaria de la Lengua.
  8. "Chinijo Archipelago". spain.info.
  9. "Protected Natural Areas". Gobier node Canarias.
  10. "Boletín Oficial de Canarias". Gobier node Canarias.
  11. "Getting to know the Canary Islands". turismodecanarias.com.
  12. "Gloval Volcanism Program, Lanzarote".
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