Alcolea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcolea, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Almería | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 67 km2 (26 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 736 m (2,415 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 814 | ||
| • Density | 12.15/km2 (31.47/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Alcolea is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Almería province of Spain. It is part of the Andalusia region in southern Spain.
About Alcolea
Alcolea is a charming place nestled in the mountains. It sits about 736 meters (around 2,415 feet) above sea level. This high location gives it beautiful views of the surrounding area. The total area of Alcolea is about 67 square kilometers.
Time Zone
Like much of Spain, Alcolea uses CET. This means it is one hour ahead of UTC. During summer, they switch to CEST, which is two hours ahead of UTC. This is called Daylight Saving Time.
Local Government
The town of Alcolea is led by a Mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and make decisions for its people. As of recent records, the mayor of Alcolea is Fernando Utrilla Enríquez. He belongs to the IU political group.
History of Alcolea
Alcolea has a long and interesting past. For many years, a Jewish community lived there. This community was present from the year 1320 until 1414.
After a very important discussion or debate, known as the disputation of Tortosa, the Jewish community in Alcolea eventually ended. This event was a significant part of the town's history.
Population Changes
The word "demographics" means studying how populations change over time. This includes how many people live in a place and how that number goes up or down.
The population of Alcolea has changed quite a bit over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 856 | — |
| 2000 | 903 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 906 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 923 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 1,018 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 1,009 | −0.9% |
| 2005 | 966 | −4.3% |
| 2006 | 967 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 957 | −1.0% |
| 2008 | 927 | −3.1% |
| 2009 | 908 | −2.0% |
| 2010 | 902 | −0.7% |
| 2011 | 916 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 966 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 895 | −7.3% |
| 2014 | 861 | −3.8% |
| 2015 | 812 | −5.7% |
| 2016 | 815 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 811 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 814 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 825 | +1.4% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
As you can see, the population has gone up and down. In 1999, there were 856 people. By 2003, it reached over 1000 people. More recently, in 2018, the population was 814. These numbers help us understand the town's growth and changes.
See also
In Spanish: Alcolea (Almería) para niños
