Bayárcal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bayárcal, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,258 m (4,151 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 284 | ||
| • Density | 7.68/km2 (19.88/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Bayárcal is a small and charming municipality located in the Almería province of Spain. It is part of the beautiful region called Andalusia, which is in the southern part of the country.
Welcome to Bayárcal!
Bayárcal is a special place, known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings. It's a great example of a traditional Spanish town. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or city, with its own leaders and services.
Where is Bayárcal?
This lovely town is nestled high up in the mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 1,258 meters (or 4,151 feet) above sea level. Imagine living so high up! This means Bayárcal often has amazing views of the landscape around it. It's located in the province of Almería, which is part of the larger Andalusia region in southern Spain.
People of Bayárcal
Bayárcal is a very small community. In 2018, about 284 people lived there. This makes it one of the smaller towns in the province. The number of people living in Bayárcal has changed a little over the years. For example, in 1999, there were 334 residents, and by 2005, it was 303. This shows that the population has stayed quite small and close-knit.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 334 | — |
| 2000 | 320 | −4.2% |
| 2001 | 329 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 335 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 315 | −6.0% |
| 2004 | 305 | −3.2% |
| 2005 | 303 | −0.7% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
Who Leads Bayárcal?
Like any municipality, Bayárcal has a leader who helps run the town. This leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor of Bayárcal is Jacinto Navarro Fernández. He is a member of the PSOE, which is one of the main political parties in Spain. The Mayor and the local government work to make sure the town runs smoothly for all its residents.
See also
- In Spanish: Bayárcal para niños
