Rincon, Bonaire
| Rincon | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Rincon church | |
 Location of Bonaire | |
  Rincon Location of Rincon on Bonaire | |
| Coordinates: NL 12°14′49″N 68°19′05″W / 12.247°N 68.318°WCoordinates: NL 12°14′49″N 68°19′05″W / 12.247°N 68.318°W | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Public body | Bonaire |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 1,788 |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
Rincon is one of the two towns on Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands. It is situated in the north of the island in an inland valley.
History
It was established in the 16th century by the Spanish. As of 2007 it has a population of 1,788. The only other formally recognized town on Bonaire is Kralendijk.
Culture
Festivals
It has many regular festivals including the annual Simadan (harvest) festival, Dia di San Juan, Dia di Rincon (April 30) and the Bari Festival.
Amenities
There is a monthly market on the first Saturday of every month and a smaller weekly version every Saturday (Marshe Chikitu).
Sports
Rincon football teams are Real Rincon and Vespo.
See also
Geography portal
References
External links
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