Algallarín facts for kids
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Algallarín
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The village with its ayuntamiento (town hall) in the foreground
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| Country | Spain |
| Province | Córdoba |
| Municipality | Adamuz |
| Comarca | Alto Guadalquivir |
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| • Total | 3.058 km2 (1.181 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 610 |
Algallarín is a small village in Spain. It is located in the sunny region of Andalusia. This village is part of the larger municipality of Adamuz. Algallarín is found in the Province of Córdoba.
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A Village with a Special Plan
Algallarín is not just any village. It was carefully designed to be a "model village." A famous architect named Carlos Arniches planned its layout. He was a modernist architect. This means he liked new and simple designs.
How Algallarín Was Built
The idea for Algallarín came about in the 1950s. A special group called the Instituto Nacional de Colonización helped build it. This group worked to create new farming communities. They wanted to help people live and work in rural areas. Algallarín was one of their important projects.
Famous People from Algallarín
- Francisco Regalón (born in 1987) is a professional footballer. He was born in Algallarín. A professional footballer plays sports for a living. He has played for different teams. One team he played for is CD Numancia.
See also
In Spanish: Algallarín para niños
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