Cantoria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cantoria, Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Province | Almería | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,228 | |
| • Density | 40.86/km2 (105.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Cantoria is a town, also known as a municipality, located in the Almería province of Spain. It's part of a larger region called Andalusia, which is an autonomous community in the southern part of the country. Think of a municipality as a local government area, similar to a city or a large town.
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Understanding Cantoria's Population
What are Demographics?
Demographics is a fancy word for studying how many people live in a place and what they are like. This includes things like how old people are, how many are male or female, and how the population changes over time. It helps us understand a community better.
How Many People Live in Cantoria?
The number of people living in Cantoria has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from 1999 to 2017:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 3,206 | — |
| 2000 | 3,147 | −1.8% |
| 2001 | 3,147 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,223 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 3,230 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 3,382 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 3,565 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 3,251 | −8.8% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
As you can see, the population went up and down a bit. In 2005, Cantoria had its highest population during this period, with 3,565 people. By 2017, the number was around 3,251. These numbers help us track the growth and changes in the town.
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Explore Cantoria in Spanish
If you want to learn even more about Cantoria in Spanish, especially for kids, you can check out this link: 
In Spanish: Cantoria para niños
