Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Friday, 14 August 2026
21:27:53 CEST
State: Canary Islands
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 211,359
District: Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Canary Islands, Spain with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Santa Cruz de Tenerife from our regional database:
| State / Region | Canary Islands |
| District | Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Total Population | 211,359 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 28.4682° N |
| Center Longitude | -16.2546° E |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 to +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Canary Islands | #2 of 119 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Arafo | 14 | 22 | 12 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Candelaria | 11 | 17 | 9 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Fasnia | 20 | 31 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Granadilla de Abona | 31 | 50 | 27 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Güimar | 14 | 23 | 13 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| La Guancha | 25 | 40 | 22 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| La Laguna | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| La Matanza de Acentejo | 12 | 19 | 10 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| La Orotava | 17 | 28 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| La Victoria de Acentejo | 13 | 21 | 11 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Lomo de Arico | 25 | 40 | 22 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Los Realejos | 21 | 33 | 18 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Puerto de la Cruz | 18 | 30 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Realejo Alto | 21 | 34 | 18 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| San Isidro | 33 | 53 | 28 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Canary Islands (home state of Santa Cruz de Tenerife), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Adrar | 686 | 1,104 | 596 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Azores | 836 | 1,346 | 726 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Beja | 841 | 1,353 | 730 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Casablanca-Settat | 628 | 1,010 | 545 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 619 | 996 | 538 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | 538 | 865 | 467 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Faro | 786 | 1,265 | 683 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Guelmim-Oued Noun | 398 | 641 | 346 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Hodh Ech Chargi | 897 | 1,444 | 779 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Inchiri | 616 | 992 | 535 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Spain, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Cruz de Tenerife's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Algeria | 912 | 1,468 | 792 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Andorra | 307 | 494 | 267 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belgium | 799 | 1,285 | 694 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| France | 498 | 802 | 432 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Germany | 1,004 | 1,615 | 872 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Gibraltar | 311 | 501 | 270 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 623 | 1,003 | 541 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Ireland | 935 | 1,504 | 812 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Isle Of Man | 952 | 1,533 | 827 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 610 | 981 | 529 | North (N) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Canary Islands, Spain.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Cruz de Tenerife (You) | Canary Islands | 211,359 | — | — |
| La Laguna | Canary Islands | 150,661 | 6.7 | WNW |
| Tegueste | Canary Islands | 10,666 | 10.3 | NW |
| Tacoronte | Canary Islands | 23,562 | 15.2 | W |
| Sauzal | Canary Islands | 8,172 | 15.8 | W |
| Candelaria | Canary Islands | 24,319 | 17.1 | SW |
| La Matanza de Acentejo | Canary Islands | 7,709 | 18.9 | W |
| La Victoria de Acentejo | Canary Islands | 9,040 | 20.7 | W |
| Arafo | Canary Islands | 5,375 | 21.8 | SW |
| Güimar | Canary Islands | 17,662 | 23.3 | SW |
| Santa Úrsula | Canary Islands | 14,013 | 23.4 | WSW |
How does Santa Cruz de Tenerife rank within Canary Islands? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Santa Cruz de Tenerife appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife ⭐ | 211,359 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 |
| Telde | 123,265 |
| Centro | 88,546 |
| Arona | 78,614 |
| Santa Lucía | 71,863 |
| Arrecife | 61,351 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 |
| Adeje | 43,204 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Vecindario | 61.56 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Vecindario | 242.20 |
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport IATA: TFN 9 km (5 mi) from Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife sits inside Canary Islands, Spain and ranks #2 of 119 cities in Canary Islands by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the countries closest to Santa Cruz de Tenerife by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Spain. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Santa Cruz de Tenerife at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Canary Islands, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Cruz de Tenerife — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Santa Cruz de Tenerife table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Canary Islands by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Santa Cruz de Tenerife map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Santa Cruz de Tenerife will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Canary Islands city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife ranks #2 of 119 cities in Canary Islands by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 9 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.