Almegíjar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Almegíjar
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An abandoned Cortijada in the
Sierra de la Contraviesa, near Almegíjar |
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Location of Almegíjar
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Aut. community |  Andalusia |
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| Province | Granada | |
| Comarca | Alpujarra Granadina | |
| Judicial district | Órgiva | |
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| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 812 m (2,664 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 346 | |
| • Density | 11.5/km2 (30/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Almegíjar is a small village and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Granada, which is part of the Andalusia region. In 2005, about 435 people lived there.
Exploring Almegíjar
Almegíjar is found high up in the mountains. It sits over 800 meters (about 2,600 feet) above sea level. The village is on the southern slopes of the Sierra Morena. This mountain range is connected to Mulhacen, which is the tallest mountain in Spain.
History of Almegíjar
Almegíjar has a history that includes events from the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). During this time, the village was close to the front lines of the conflict. You can still see the remains of old trenches up in the mountains. These trenches show how far one side of the conflict advanced into the Las Alpujarras region.
Life in Almegíjar Today
Many people in Almegíjar still work on the land. They often use mules to help with farm work. The area is known for its many olive groves. There is even a factory that processes olives into olive oil. Farmers also grow almonds, oranges, and lemons. You can also find many vegetable gardens around the village.
See also
In Spanish: Almegíjar para niños
