Telde
Telde | |
|---|---|
Location of Telde | |
| Coordinates: 27°59′N 15°25′W / 27.983°N 15.417°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous Community | Canary Islands |
| Province | Las Palmas |
| Island | Gran Canaria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Antonio Peña (CIUCA) |
| 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 |
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Telde is a municipality in the eastern part of the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, overseas (Atlantic) insular Spain. It borders Las Palmas to the north and is part of its urban area.
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 GC-1 motorway passes east of the city. Gran Canaria International Airport is located in the subdivision of Gando, south of Telde.