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Cúllar, Spain
Coat of arms of Cúllar, Spain
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Location of Cúllar
Location of Cúllar
Country Spain
Province Granada
Municipality Cúllar
Area
 • Total 427 km2 (165 sq mi)
Elevation
897 m (2,943 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 4,171
 • Density 9.768/km2 (25.30/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Cúllar is a small town and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Granada. This area is part of the Andalusia region in southern Spain.

In 2018, about 4,171 people lived in Cúllar. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It is also famous for being the hometown of Gregorio Salvador Caja. He was a well-known linguist, someone who studies language.

About Cúllar

Cúllar is a charming municipality in the province of Granada. It is found in the southeastern part of Spain. The town sits at an elevation of 897 meters (about 2,943 feet) above sea level. This high location gives it a unique landscape.

Where is Cúllar Located?

Cúllar is in the province of Granada. This province is part of the Andalusia region. Andalusia is the southernmost region of mainland Spain. Cúllar is about 130 kilometers (81 miles) from the city of Granada.

Population and People

The number of people living in Cúllar changes over time. In 2005, a census (a count of the population) showed about 4,898 people lived there. By 2018, the population was around 4,171. The people of Cúllar are known as cullarenses.

Famous People from Cúllar

One of the most famous people from Cúllar is Gregorio Salvador Caja. He was born in Cúllar in 1927. He became a very important linguist. A linguist is a scientist who studies human language. Gregorio Salvador Caja was also a member of the Royal Spanish Academy. This is a very important group that looks after the Spanish language.

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