Alosno facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alosno
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 Alosno
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Huelva | ||
| Comarca | Andévalo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 3,942 | ||
| • Density | 20.42/km2 (52.90/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
21520
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Alosno is a town and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain. A municipality is like a local government area that includes a town and its surrounding countryside. In 2018, about 3,942 people lived in Alosno.
Alosno is famous for its history, special minerals, and amazing music!
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Minerals and Ancient History
The Filon Sur Mine, located in the Alosno area, is known for its beautiful goethite minerals. Goethite can sometimes look shiny and colorful, like a rainbow!
Not far from Alosno is an ancient place called Cabezo Juré. This site is over 4,500 years old! Archeologists have found evidence here that people used to melt copper a very long time ago.
Local Delights and Scenery
The area around Alosno is well-known for producing delicious food. One of the most famous is Jamon Serrano, which is a type of cured ham. The pigs that make this ham eat sweet acorns from Holm oak trees. You can also find tasty chorizo (a type of sausage) and local Manchego sheep cheeses.
Many green olive trees grow here too. Their olives are used to make olive oil or are kept whole in salty water.
The town of Alosno has a classic Mediterranean look. You'll see many buildings with white walls and streets made of cobblestones or concrete. There are many restaurants and bars along the main street. You can also find a main market and an outdoor market selling fresh produce.
The weather in Alosno is usually nice. It has low humidity, which makes the heat feel better. Winds from the ocean often help to cool things down. In spring, the countryside is green from the rain, but it turns golden in the dry summers. It hardly ever snows or freezes here.
Fun Activities and Culture
Near Alosno, there's a great place for rock climbing. There are also very old nunneries and chapels that are centuries old.
Alosno is known as "Cuna del Fandango," which means "Cradle of Fandango." Fandango is a lively Spanish dance and music style, especially famous in flamenco. Alosno is well-known throughout Spain for its flamenco musicians and exciting festivals.
Other important festivals in Alosno include Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses), San Juan, and Visperas. These events are full of local traditions and celebrations.
Notable People
Some famous people were born in Alosno:
- Pedro Carrasco was a well-known Spanish boxer.
- Paco Toronjo was a famous singer of fandango music.
Villages
See also
In Spanish: Alosno para niños
