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TheCanary Islands are anarchipelago, or island chain, in theMacaronesia region of theAtlantic Ocean off the coast ofNorth Africa. They are one of 17autonomous communities of Spain.[1] Thedemographics of the Canary Islands are concentrated in the largest islands ofTenerife andGran Canaria.
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219 people/km2 withTenerife andGran Canaria accounting for more than 80% of the total population of all islands. There is a history of emigration from the islands to other cities and countries, such asCuba andVenezuela. In recent years, the Canary population has increased due as emigrants have returned and newcomers have arrived to occupy new jobs. Spain's membership in theEuropean Union is one major reason for this increase in prosperity and residence.
The 2005 census recorded 1,968,280 inhabitants, with 1,011,928 in the 33 municipalities of the province ofLas Palmas, and 956,352 in the 52 municipalities the province ofSanta Cruz de Tenerife.
The largest city by population isLas Palmas de Gran Canaria with 378,628 inhabitants, followed by the city ofSanta Cruz de Tenerife with 221,567,San Cristóbal de La Laguna with 141,627 andTelde with 96,547.
| island | population |
|---|---|
| Tenerife | 898,680 |
| Gran Canaria | 838,397 |
| Lanzarote | 123,039 |
| Fuerteventura | 86,642 |
| La Palma | 85,252 |
| La Gomera | 21,746 |
| El Hierro | 10,477 |
| La Graciosa | 637 |
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