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Buenavista del Norte, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Buenavista del Norte is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 5,231. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,231 Population 148/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Buenavista del Norte

Buenavista del Norte

Buenavista del Norte is a municipality and town on the north west coast of Tenerife, located on route TF42, about 75 km west of the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 65 km from Tenerife North Airport and 66 km from Tenerife South Airport.

People

Population5,231
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density148/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population5,231
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates28.3746°, -16.8610°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (303 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Buenavista del Norte

Buenavista del Norte is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 5,231. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Buenavista del Norte has a population of 5,231 with a density of 148 people per square mile, spread across 35.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,231
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
35.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Buenavista del Norte vs Spain Average

The median household income in Buenavista del Norte is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 398 business establishments.

Income: Buenavista del Norte vs Spain

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Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)398

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Buenavista del Norte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Spain avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates28.3746°N, 16.8610°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 89 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 142 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 68 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 114 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 109 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 97 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 123 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 85 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 126 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 126 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 104 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 83 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 105 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 127 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 53 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 74 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 71 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 76 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 80 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m 61 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m 56 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m 59 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 24 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 97 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 132 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
October 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Buenavista del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Buenavista del Norte

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Triana
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria El Palmar
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria La Cuesta
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Nicolás Díaz Dorta
Centro Ocupacional Comarcal "Isla Baja"
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Buenavista
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Radio Stations near Buenavista del Norte

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast FM Tenerife Spain MP3 192 kbps
Swing latinos FM MP3 128 kbps
Coast FM Tenerife, Canary Islands MP3 192 kbps
Gente Radio local news, magazines MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pimienta MP3

Museums in Buenavista del Norte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARTlandya
Casa del Plátano
Casa Museo "Los Cáceres"
Doll Museum
Ecomuseo de El Tanque
Juan Évora Ethnographic Museum
Museo del Pescador
Museo Etnográfico Cha Domitila
Museo Etnográfico El Granero
Museo Guanche

Libraries in Buenavista del Norte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Icod de los Vinos0.0
Biblioteca municipal Jesús M. Báez Javier0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Puerto de Santiago0.0
Centro Lúdico y Biblioteca Pública0.0
Ludoteca el Bosque de los Caramelos0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenavista del Norte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromercado Adeje
Food market
Mercadillo
Mercadillo del Agricultor El Palmar
Mercado del Agricultor

Hotels in Buenavista del Norte

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rural
Melia Hacienda del Conde

Restaurants in Buenavista del Norte

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alkabu
Baracan
Casa Club
Cruz de Toledo
El Burgado
El Castillo
El Marino
El Palmar
El Pescador
El Rincón La Abu
La Cabaña
Pizzeria Sapori D’Italia

Cafes in Buenavista del Norte

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar hamburguesería Daute
Kiosko Plaza
La Alhóndiga

Theatres in Buenavista del Norte

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine-Teatro Municipal

Bus Stations in Buenavista del Norte

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Guaguas de Buenavista del Norte

Gas Stations in Buenavista del Norte

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disa

Banks in Buenavista del Norte

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
Caixabank
Cajasiete

Golf Courses in Buenavista del Norte

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buenavista Golf

Stadiums & Teams in Buenavista del Norte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Buenavista del Norte

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTFNLarge Airport
Tenerife Sur AirportTFSLarge Airport
La Gomera AirportGMZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Buenavista del Norte

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos Buenavista del Norte
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buenavista del Norte

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita
Ermita de San Jerónimo
Ermita de San Sebastián
Ermita de Virgen del Carmen
Ermita Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Consolación
Salón del Reino de los Testigos Cristianos de Jehová

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buenavista del Norte

What is the population of Buenavista del Norte?

Buenavista del Norte has a population of 5,231 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 35.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Buenavista del Norte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Buenavista del Norte?

Buenavista del Norte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.

How is the job market in Buenavista del Norte?

There are 398 business establishments in the area.

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