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Algarinejo, Spain
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Location of Algarinejo
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Province | Granada | ||
| Municipality | Algarinejo | ||
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| • Total | 93 km2 (36 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 602 m (1,975 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,591 | ||
| • Density | 27.86/km2 (72.2/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Algarinejo is a small town located in the province of Granada, in the country of Spain. It is found near the Pesquería River.
In 2018, about 2,591 people lived in Algarinejo. This number comes from official counts of people called a census.
What's in a Name?
The name "Algarinejo" has an interesting history. It is believed to come from an old Arabic word, "al-gar". This word means "the cave". So, Algarinejo might mean "the little cave" or "place of caves".
Where is Algarinejo?
Algarinejo is located in the western part of the Granada province. This area is in the southern region of Spain. The town is about 602 meters (1,975 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 93 square kilometers (36 square miles).
See also
In Spanish: Algarinejo para niños
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