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Hermigua is located on the northeastern coast of La Gomera in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife of the Canary Islands. It is located to the northwest, along the main highway, of the island's capital: San Sebastián de la Gomera. Garajonay National Park is located 7 km east of the town of Hermigua.
The population of Hermigua is 2,176 (ISTAC, 2004), its population density is 47.6 persons/km² and its area is 39.12 km², which is down from 39.67 km² in 2004. Its elevation above sea level is 210 m. Its valleys are made up of farmland, while mountains and hills dominate the southern part of the municipality. Its climate is mainly suited to vegetation; cedar forests dominate around Hermigua in the area known as El Cedro. Most of Hermigua's villages are rural, and tourism is the second main industry. The valley was first inhabited by the Guanches and was known as Mulagua. The municipality of Hermigua was founded in the 16th century as the settlement of Valle Bajo.
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