Campos, Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Campos
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Municipality and town
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Parish church of Sant Julià.
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Municipal location
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 Campos, Spain
Location in Majorca
Campos, Spain
Location in Balearic Islands
Campos, Spain
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community | Balearic Islands | ||
| Province | Balearic Islands | ||
| Island | Majorca | ||
| Comarca | Migjorn | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 57.80 sq mi (149.69 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,610 | ||
| Demonym(s) | campaner | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
07630
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Campos is a town and a municipality in Spain. It is located on the beautiful island of Mallorca. This island is part of the Balearic Islands.
Campos is found on the south side of Mallorca. It is part of the Migjorn region. This area is known for its lovely landscapes.
Campos shares its borders with several other towns. These include Llucmajor, Porreres, Felanitx, Santanyí, and ses Salines.
The main town is Campos itself. But there are also two popular tourist spots nearby. These are sa Ràpita and ses Covetes. In total, there are seven smaller communities in the Campos area.
How People Make a Living
For a very long time, the people of Campos have worked in agriculture. This means they grow crops and raise animals. The land around Campos is very fertile. This makes it great for farming. Farmers here use irrigation to water their fields.
Today, things are changing a bit. The two towns near the coast, sa Ràpita and ses Covetes, have become popular. Many visitors come here for holidays. This means tourism is now a big part of the local economy.
Cool Places to See
Campos has some interesting historical spots. One of them is the Aljub de la Font Santa.
- Aljub de la Font Santa: This is an old building. It was built between 1671 and 1673. Inside, it holds a special well. This well was used to store rainwater. It was very important for the community long ago.
Images for kids
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A robot illustration.
