Oldest Cities in Canary Islands

Top 76 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Canary Islands

1 Santiago del Teide 44.9

2 Sauzal 44.9

3 Valsequillo de Gran Canaria 44.9

4 San Sebastián de la Gomera 44.9

5 La Victoria de Acentejo 44.9

6 Nazaret 44.9

7 Playa Blanca 44.9

8 Tegueste 44.9

9 Puerto Rico 44.9

10 Antigua 44.9

11 San Nicolás 44.9

12 Teror 44.9

13 Corralejo 44.9

14 Tuineje 44.9

15 Santa Úrsula 44.9

16 Guia 44.9

17 Vecindario 44.9

18 Santa Cruz de la Palma 44.9

19 San Miguel De Abona 44.9

20 Playa de San Juan 44.9

21 San Juan de la Rambla 44.9

22 Tinajo 44.9

23 Buenavista del Norte 44.9

24 Arafo 44.9

25 La Guancha 44.9

26 Agaete 44.9

27 Costa Calma 44.9

28 Tazacorte 44.9

29 Garachico 44.9

30 Yaiza 44.9

31 Breña Alta 44.9

32 Firgas 44.9

33 Lomo de Arico 44.9

34 Moya 44.9

35 El Paso 44.9

36 Costa Teguise 44.9

37 Vega de San Mateo 44.9

38 La Matanza de Acentejo 44.9

39 Adeje 44.9

40 Puerto del Carmen 44.9

41 Puerto de la Cruz 44.9

42 Puerto del Rosario 44.9

43 Realejo Alto 44.9

44 Maspalomas 44.9

45 Arucas 44.9

46 Los Realejos 44.9

47 Granadilla de Abona 44.9

48 La Orotava 44.9

49 Ingenio 44.9

50 San Bartolomé de Tirajana 44.9

51 Arrecife 44.9

52 Santa Lucía 44.9

53 Arona 44.9

54 Centro 44.9

55 Telde 44.9

56 La Laguna 44.9

57 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 44.9

58 Pájara 44.9

59 Playa del Ingles 44.9

60 Güimar 44.9

61 Santa Brígida 44.9

62 San Bartolomé 44.9

63 Teguise 44.9

64 San Isidro 44.9

65 Tías 44.9

66 Los Llanos de Aridane 44.9

67 Guía de Isora 44.9

68 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 44.9

69 Mogán 44.9

70 Carrizal 44.9

71 Tacoronte 44.9

72 Icod de los Vinos 44.9

73 Gáldar 44.9

74 Candelaria 44.9

75 La Oliva 44.9

76 Agüimes 44.9

Cities with the oldest median ages in Canary Islands often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Santiago del Teide has a median age of 44.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Santiago del Teide's residents are over 44.9 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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