El Tanque Postal Codes, Norte de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias Spain

The postal code for El Tanque is 38435 in Islas Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Norte de Tenerife, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within El Tanque.

El Tanque on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Tanque municipalities in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About El Tanque

Key Facts

El Tanque is a municipality located in the Norte de Tenerife region of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province in Spain's Canary Islands. Situated in the northwestern part of Tenerife, El Tanque occupies a strategic position on the island's rugged northern coastline, characterized by steep cliffs and volcanic landscapes that define much of this area. The municipality covers approximately 23.65 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,800 residents, making it one of the smaller but historically significant settlements in the region. El Tanque is administratively divided into several smaller localities and neighborhoods that reflect its agricultural heritage and traditional Canarian architecture. The area's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, particularly banana cultivation and other subtropical crops that thrive in Tenerife's unique microclimate. Visitors to El Tanque can explore its charming historic center, which features well-preserved examples of traditional Canarian houses and the notable Church of San Antonio Abad. The municipality's name, which translates to 'The Tank' in English, likely references natural water collection features in the area's volcanic terrain. For those seeking postal code information for El Tanque's various neighborhoods and localities, comprehensive data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* Los Silos

* Garachico

* Santiago del Teide