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Alhaurín de la Torre

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Municipal location in the Province of Málaga

Alhaurín de la Torre

Location in Spain

Country

Spain

Comarca

Valle del Guadalhorce

Area

• Total

83 km² (32 sq mi)

Population

(2018)

• Total

39,911

• Density

480.9/km² (1,245/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Alhaurinos or Torrealhaurinos

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Alhaurín de la Torre is a town in the province of Málaga, Andalusia, in southern Spain. It's part of the larger Málaga area and sits in a region called Valle del Guadalhorce. The town is located at the start of the Guadalhorce valley, on the slopes of the Sierra de Mijas mountains. It's about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) away from the city of Málaga.

The town covers an area of 82 square kilometers (about 31.6 square miles). It's nestled between the Sierra de Mijas mountains and the Málaga basin. The Guadalhorce river flows through this area. Alhaurín de la Torre is the most populated town in the Guadalhorce region. It's also the third largest in its province, with about 39,911 people living there (as of 2018). The number of people living in Alhaurín de la Torre grew a lot in the 1990s. This happened because more people moved to the areas around Málaga.

The town was first settled by the Phoenicians, who came mostly from Libya.

Exploring Alhaurín de la Torre's Location
- Where is Alhaurín de la Torre Located?
- Rivers and Streams in Alhaurín de la Torre
Life in Alhaurín de la Torre
A Look at Alhaurín de la Torre's Past
Getting Around: Metropolitan Bus
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Exploring Alhaurín de la Torre's Location

This town is located between two important natural features. To the west are the Sierra de Mijas mountains. These mountains are covered with pine and oak trees. To the east is the Hoya de Málaga, which is a flat area created by the Guadalhorce river. This river helps water many farms and orchards in the district. The highest point in Alhaurín de la Torre is Mount Jabalcuza. Other notable peaks nearby include Jarapalo and Abarcuza.

Where is Alhaurín de la Torre Located?

Alhaurín de la Torre shares its borders with several other towns.

To the east, it borders Málaga.
To the north, it borders Cártama.
To the southeast, it borders Torremolinos.
To the southwest, it borders Mijas.
To the south, it borders Benalmádena.
To the west, it borders Alhaurín el Grande.

Northwest: Cártama	North: Cártama	Northeast: Málaga (District of Campanillas)
West: Alhaurín el Grande	Rosa de los vientos	East: Málaga (District of Churriana)
Southwest Mijas	South: Benalmádena	Southeast: Torremolinos

Rivers and Streams in Alhaurín de la Torre

The area around Alhaurín de la Torre doesn't have many large rivers. The Guadalhorce river flows through the municipality. There are also many smaller streams. Most of these streams are dry or have very little water. They usually only fill up after heavy rains in winter, spring, or fall. Alhaurín de la Torre is part of the Andalusian Mediterranean Basin, which is a large area where water flows towards the Mediterranean Sea.

Life in Alhaurín de la Torre

The center of Alhaurín de la Torre has old streets and houses. They are built in a style that shows the town's Moorish past. Today, most people in the town work in service industries. This means they work in jobs like tourism, shops, or other services.

Historically, Alhaurín de la Torre was a farming village. Even today, you can still see many farms. These farms grow citrus fruits like oranges and lemons. They also grow subtropical fruits and have many olive groves.

A Look at Alhaurín de la Torre's Past

The history of Alhaurín de la Torre goes back a very long time. People lived here even before recorded history. We know that the Phoenicians settled here around 1,000 BC. They had factories in nearby Málaga and Cártama. The Phoenicians founded a settlement here called Lauro. Centuries later, the Romans called it Lauro Vetus.

After the Islamic conquest of Iberia, the Moors called the town Albarracín. It grew from a few farmhouses into a larger community. In 1485, the town was taken back by Christian forces. After this, its name changed again to Alhaurín de la Torre. The number of people living in the town grew quickly after 1571. This was because many Christian settlers moved there.

There are many old archaeological remains in the area. Most of these important historical sites are in the Estación de la Alquería area. This area is officially recognized as being of Cultural Interest.

The Democracy Avenue, Alhaurín de la Torre

Getting Around: Metropolitan Bus

Buses are the main way to travel around Alhaurín de la Torre. They are part of the Málaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium. These buses connect the town to other villages and areas around Málaga.