Benitagla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benitagla, Spain
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 Benitagla
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7 km2 (3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 68 | ||
| • Density | 9.7/km2 (25.2/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Benitagla is a very small town, or municipality, located in the Almería province of Spain. It is part of the Andalusia region, which is an autonomous community in southern Spain. Benitagla is known for being one of the smallest towns in the area.
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Where is Benitagla Located?
Benitagla is found in the province of Almería, which is in the Andalusia region of Spain. It sits at an elevation of about 950 meters (3,117 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, often surrounded by hills or mountains. The town covers a small area of about 7 square kilometers (2.7 square miles).
Who Leads Benitagla?
Like all towns, Benitagla has a leader who helps run things. This person is called the Mayor. The current mayor of Benitagla is Miguel Francisco Lara Egea. He belongs to a political group called the PP. The mayor and the local government work to make decisions for the community.
How Many People Live in Benitagla?
Benitagla is a very small community. In 2018, only 68 people lived there. This makes it one of the least populated towns in the province. The number of people living in Benitagla has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a look at how the population of Benitagla has changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 86 | — |
| 2000 | 92 | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 89 | −3.3% |
| 2002 | 80 | −10.1% |
| 2003 | 68 | −15.0% |
| 2004 | 66 | −2.9% |
| 2005 | 65 | −1.5% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
As you can see, the population has slowly decreased over these years. This is common for many small rural towns.
