Alpandeire, Spain facts for kids
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Alpandeire
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Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
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 Alpandeire
Location in Spain
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| Sovereign state |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
| Province |  Málaga |
| Comarca | Serranía de Ronda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.3 km2 (12.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 252 |
| • Density | 8.051/km2 (20.85/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Panditos |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
29460
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| Website | alpandeire.es |
Alpandeire is a small village and municipality in Spain. It is located in the Ronda area, which is known for its rugged mountains. The village is close to a peak called Jarestepar, which is 1,421 meters high. Many small streams flow through the area. Alpandeire is part of the Málaga province in the autonomous community of Andalusia.
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Exploring Alpandeire's Past
Early Beginnings and Moorish Times
Alpandeire has a long history! In ancient times, people lived here during the Iron Age and Bronze Age. We know this because old burial grounds have been found in the area.
Later, during the time of the Moors (who were people from North Africa who lived in Spain for many centuries), Alpandeire was a fort. This fort was built by the Saracens, a group of Moors, after a big battle called Guadalete.
A Reward for Bravery
In 1815, Alpandeire received a special honor from King Fernando VII. The village was given the title of "Villazgo." This was a reward for how bravely the people of Alpandeire resisted during the French occupation of Spain. They showed great strength and determination!
A Place of Pilgrimage
The traditional patron saint of Alpandeire is the "Virgen del Rosario" (Virgin of the Rosary).
Alpandeire is also famous as the birthplace of a blessed man named Fray Leopoldo. Today, many people visit Alpandeire as a pilgrimage site to honor him. He was known for his simple prayers.
People and Population of Alpandeire
Understanding the Community
In 2018, Alpandeire had a population of 252 people. There were 144 males and 147 females living in the municipality. The total area of Alpandeire is about 31 square kilometers.
This means the population density is about 9 people per square kilometer. This tells us that Alpandeire is not a very crowded place. A small number of residents, about 5%, are from other countries.
How Alpandeire is Governed
Local Leadership and Elections
Alpandeire has a local government called an ayuntamiento, which is like a town council. The leader of the ayuntamiento is called the Mayor.
Before June 2007, the mayor was Ms. Raquel Mena Medinilla from a group called Izquierda Unida-Los Verdes – Convocatoria por Andalucía. Her group had three councillors (members of the council). The Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) also had three councillors, and the Partido Popular had one.
Since June 2007, the current mayor, Gabriel Jiménez Ruíz, is from the PSOE.
Voting in National Elections
People in Alpandeire also vote in bigger elections, like the Spanish General Election. This election helps choose who will lead the country.
In the 2004 Spanish General Election, the Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) received the most votes in Alpandeire, with 54.3%. The Partido Popular got 25.3% of the votes. Other parties like Izquierda Unida and the Partido Andalucista also received votes.
See also
In Spanish: Alpandeire para niños
