Cala, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cala, Spain
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Location of Cala
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| Municipality | Huelva | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,184 | ||
| • Density | 14.10/km2 (36.51/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Cala is a small town and a local government area called a municipality. It is located in the Huelva province of Spain. A province is like a large region or state within a country.
In 2005, a count of people living there, called a census, showed that Cala had 1,324 residents. Later, in 2018, the population was recorded as 1,184 people.
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Mining History in Cala
The area around Cala has a long history of mining. People have been digging for valuable minerals here since ancient times.
Ancient Mining Activity
Mining in Cala dates back to the time of Ancient Carthage. This was a powerful civilization that existed many centuries ago. They were known for their trade and their skills in finding resources.
Famous Local Minerals
The local mines in Cala are known as Minas de Cala. These mines are especially famous for two specific minerals:
- Skutterudite
- Nickeline
These minerals are found deep within the earth in this region.
Population Changes in Cala
The number of people living in Cala has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1999 to 2005.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 1,457 | — |
| 2000 | 1,414 | −3.0% |
| 2001 | 1,404 | −0.7% |
| 2002 | 1,356 | −3.4% |
| 2003 | 1,344 | −0.9% |
| 2004 | 1,315 | −2.2% |
| 2005 | 1,324 | +0.7% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
This table shows how the population has slowly decreased during these years. The information comes from INE, which is Spain's official statistics office.
See also
In Spanish: Cala (Huelva) para niños
