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Bédar, Spain
View of the Bédar, Almeria, Spain
View of the Bédar, Almeria, Spain
Coat of arms of Bédar, Spain
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Community Andalusia
Municipality Almería
Area
 • Total 46 km2 (17.8 sq mi)
Elevation
404 m (1,333 ft)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total 1,012
 • Density 16.9/km2 (43.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Bédar is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Almería province, which is part of the Andalusia region. Bédar is known for its beautiful views and traditional Spanish charm.

People of Bédar

Bédar is a small community with a friendly atmosphere. The number of people living here changes over time.

How Many People Live Here?

The population of Bédar has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1999, there were 566 people. By 2023, the population had reached 1,012. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this lovely Spanish town.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1999 566 —    
2000 572 +1.1%
2001 597 +4.4%
2002 632 +5.9%
2003 668 +5.7%
2004 732 +9.6%
2005 777 +6.1%
2006 824 +6.0%
2007 910 +10.4%
2008 976 +7.3%
2009 1,014 +3.9%
2010 1,039 +2.5%
2011 1,061 +2.1%
2012 1,083 +2.1%
2013 1,113 +2.8%
2014 986 −11.4%
2015 990 +0.4%
2016 885 −10.6%
2017 892 +0.8%
2018 927 +3.9%
2019 971 +4.7%
2020 984 +1.3%
2021 974 −1.0%
2022 1,009 +3.6%
2023 1,012 +0.3%
Source: INE (Spain)

Government in Bédar

Like all towns, Bédar has a local government that helps run things.

Who is the Mayor?

The leader of Bédar is called the Mayor. The current mayor is Ángel Collado Fernández. He is part of a political group called the PSOE. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the town. They help with things like keeping the streets clean and making sure everyone has what they need.

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See also

In Spanish: Bédar para niños

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