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Algatocín
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Flag of Algatocín
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Coat of arms of Algatocín
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Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
Algatocín is located in Spain
Algatocín
Algatocín
Location in Spain
Sovereign state  Spain
Autonomous community  Andalusia
Province Flag Málaga Province.svg Málaga
Comarca Serranía de Ronda
Area
 • Total 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
725 m (2,379 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 778
 • Density 39/km2 (101/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Algatocín is a small town in southern Spain. It is part of the province of Málaga, which is in the region of Andalusia. This town is about 143 kilometers (89 miles) from the city of Málaga. It is also about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Ronda.

Algatocín is located in a beautiful area called the Valle del Genal. It is one of the towns in the comarca (a type of region) known as the Serranía de Ronda. The town sits high up, at about 725 meters (2,379 feet) above sea level. Around 900 people live here. The town covers an area of about 20 square kilometers (8 square miles).

Exploring Algatocín

Where is Algatocín?

Algatocín is found right in the middle of the Valle del Bajo Genal. This area stretches from tall mountains down to the banks of the Genal River. The landscape is full of rolling hills and lots of green plants.

Plants and Animals

The plants and animals in Algatocín are similar to those found in the rest of the Valle del Genal. It's a great place to see nature!

Amazing Plants

You can find many types of trees and plants here.

  • Algerian oak (Quercus canariensis) is a strong tree.
  • Cork oak (Quercus suber) is famous for its bark.
  • Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) has tasty red fruits.
  • Chestnut (Castanea sativa) trees grow nuts.
  • Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) is a common pine tree.
  • Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) has small red fruits.
  • Fern (Davallia canariensis) grows in shady spots.
  • Gorse is a thorny bush with yellow flowers.
  • Heather adds color to the landscape.

Cool Mammals

Many animals live in the forests and hills.

Fascinating Birds

The sky above Algatocín is home to many birds.

A Look Back in Time

Ancient Times

People have lived in the Algatocín area for a very long time. The oldest signs of humans go back to the Bronze Age. Scientists found old pottery in a place called Cerro Gordo. Around 1,000 BC, an ancient defensive wall, called an oppidum, was also found there. Later, when the Romans ruled, a big city named Vesci might have been in Cerro Gordo. A Roman road was also nearby.

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