Santa Cruz de La Palma
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Santa Cruz de La Palma, situated on the east coast of La Palma, serves as the island's capital and a key port. Founded in 1493 by Alonso Fernández de Lugo, it historically connected routes to the Americas, exporting sugarcane. The city boasts fortifications like Castillo de Santa Catalina, built to defend against pirate attacks.
Statistics
Area
43.38 km²
Population
16,330