Rincon, Bonaire

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Rincon
Town
Rincon church
Rincon church
Location of Bonaire
Location of Bonaire
Location of Rincon on Bonaire
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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.

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.

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

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