# Rincon

> village in Bonaire

**Wikidata**: [Q2033101](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2033101)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rincon,_Bonaire)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rincon

## Summary
Rincon is a village located on the island of Bonaire, within the country of the Netherlands. It is geographically positioned at coordinates 12.238333° N, 68.3325° W and is classified as both a village and a city. The settlement serves as a recognized subject in international authority files and Wikimedia projects, notably inclusion in the "Wiki goes Caribbean" initiative.

## Key Facts
*   **Location:** Situated in Bonaire, Netherlands.
*   **Coordinates:** 12.238333333333333, -68.3325.
*   **Classification:** Instance of a village and a city.
*   **Wikipedia Title:** "Rincon, Bonaire" (Sitelink count: 21).
*   **Authority Control:** Library of Congress Authority ID `n97062918`; VIAF ID `129177673`.
*   **Geographic Identifiers:** Geonames ID `3513765`; GNS Unique Feature ID `-1710206`.
*   **Wikimedia Status:** Listed on the "Wiki goes Caribbean" focus list.
*   **Language Availability:** Wikipedia entries exist in 19 languages, including Papiamento (`pap`), Dutch (`nl`), English (`en`), and Chinese (`zh`).

## FAQs
**Where is Rincon located geographically?**
Rincon is situated on the island of Bonaire, which is a special municipality of the Netherlands. Its precise geographic coordinates are latitude 12.238333333333333 and longitude -68.3325.

**What administrative classifications apply to Rincon?**
Knowledge bases classify Rincon as both a village and a city. It falls under the jurisdiction of the country of the Netherlands.

**What visual resources are available for Rincon?**
The settlement has an associated flag image and photographic images available on Wikimedia Commons, specifically under the category "Rincon, Bonaire."

**How is Rincon identified in international library and geographic databases?**
Rincon is cataloged in numerous systems, including the Library of Congress (ID: n97062918), VIAF (ID: 129177673), and the National Library of Israel (ID: 987007542883605171). It also possesses a WorldCat Entities ID (`E39PBJkT8wK6kQcXcwvFqxYkjC`) and a Who's on First ID (`1125993421`).

## Why It Matters
Rincon holds significance as a distinct human settlement within the Caribbean Netherlands, serving as a primary subject for geographic and encyclopedic documentation. Its inclusion in the "Wiki goes Caribbean" focus list highlights its relevance to cultural heritage documentation and the expansion of open knowledge regarding the region. The settlement's extensive cataloging across major bibliographic and geographic authorities (such as the Library of Congress and VIAF) underscores its established recognition in global information systems.

## Notable For
*   **Extensive Multilingual Coverage:** The entity has Wikipedia articles in 19 different languages, including diverse linguistic groups such as Western Frisian (`fy`), Armenian (`hy`), and Macedonian (`mk`), indicating broad global interest.
*   **Wikimedia Focus:** It is a selected topic on the "Wiki goes Caribbean" focus list, distinguishing it as a priority subject for content improvement.
*   **Dual Classification:** It is uniquely defined in structured data as both a "village" and a "city" (a large human settlement), reflecting its status or administrative nuances within Bonaire.

## Body

### Geography and Political Geography
Rincon is a settlement located within the region of Bonaire. Politically, it belongs to the country of the Netherlands. The settlement is geolocated at 12.238333333333333 latitude and -68.3325 longitude. In terms of classification, structured data identifies Rincon as an instance of both a "village" and a "city," the latter defined as a large human settlement.

### Digital Presence and Media
The entity is represented in the Wikimedia ecosystem through a main Wikipedia title "Rincon, Bonaire" and a dedicated Commons category. There are two specific image files associated with the settlement:
*   `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Rincon,_Bonaire.jpg`
*   `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/BONAIRE-rincon-1.jpg`

Additionally, a vector image of its flag is available: `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Flag_of_Rincon,_Bonaire_(Netherlands).svg`.

The Wikipedia articles for Rincon have a combined sitelink count of 21 and are available in the following languages:
*   Catalan (`ca`), Cebuano (`ceb`), German (`de`), English (`en`)
*   Spanish (`es`), French (`fr`), Western Frisian (`fy`), Armenian (`hy`)
*   Italian (`it`), Macedonian (`mk`), Dutch (`nl`), Norwegian (`no`)
*   Papiamento (`pap`), Polish (`pl`), Portuguese (`pt`), Russian (`ru`)
*   Serbian (`sr`), Swedish (`sv`), Ukrainian (`uk`), Chinese (`zh`)

### Authority Control and Bibliographic Data
Rincon is extensively indexed in international knowledge graphs and library systems, confirming its status as a verified geographic entity.
*   **Library Identifiers:** The Library of Congress Authority ID is `n97062918` (retrieved 2019-03-06), and the National Library of Israel J9U ID is `987007542883605171`.
*   **Linked Data:** VIAF ID is `129177673`. The WorldCat Entities ID is `E39PBJkT8wK6kQcXcwvFqxYkjC`.
*   **Database IDs:**
    *   Geonames ID: `3513765`
    *   GNS Unique Feature ID: `-1710206`
    *   Freebase ID: `/m/027ljlx` (publication date 2013-10-28)
    *   Who's on First ID: `1125993421`

### Project Status
Rincon is explicitly listed on the "Wiki goes Caribbean" on-focus list, a Wikimedia project initiative. It also utilizes aliases including "Rincon (Bonaire)" and "林孔 (博奈尔)" for disambiguation and international identification.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames