Agüimes Postal Codes: 35118 to 35270 | Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Agüimes is a municipality located on the eastern coast of Gran Canaria, one of the main islands in the Canary Islands archipelago of Spain. Situated approximately 26 kilometers south of Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria, Agüimes lies within the province of Las Palmas and the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. The municipality covers an area of about 79.28 square kilometers and has a population of around 32,000 residents. It is divided into several distinct districts and neighborhoods, including the historic town center of Agüimes, the coastal areas of Arinaga and Playa de Vargas, and the inland regions such as Cruce de Arinaga and Montaña Los Vélez. The municipality features diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to mountainous terrain, with the Guayadeque ravine being one of its most notable natural landmarks. Historically, Agüimes was one of the first settlements established by the Spanish after the conquest of Gran Canaria in the 15th century, and it retains significant architectural heritage from that period. Today, it serves as an important economic and cultural hub in the eastern part of the island, with agriculture, tourism, and light industry playing key roles in its economy. For those seeking postal code information for its various districts and neighborhoods, Agüimes provides detailed access to this data through local administrative services.