Castellar, Jaén facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Castellar, Jaén
Location in Province of Jaén (Spain)
Castellar, Jaén
Location in Andalusia
Castellar, Jaén
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |
 Andalusia |
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| Province |  Jaén |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 155.48 km2 (60.03 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,364 | ||
| • Density | 21.636/km2 (56.038/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | http://www.castellar.es/ | ||
Castellar is a small town, also known as Castellar de Santiesteban. It is located in the province of Jaén. This province is part of Andalusia, which is an autonomous community in Spain.
Castellar is a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding countryside.
Where is Castellar?
Castellar is found in southern Spain. It is in the region of Andalusia. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. The town is located in the province of Jaén. This province is famous for its olive groves.
The town sits at an elevation of 760 meters (about 2,493 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up. Being high up can offer great views of the surrounding area.
Quick Facts About Castellar
Castellar covers an area of about 155.48 square kilometers. This is roughly 60 square miles. It is a medium-sized municipality.
As of 2018, the population of Castellar was 3,364 people. This makes it a small community. People often know each other well in towns of this size.
The town uses Central European Time (CET). During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This is common for many countries in Europe.
You can learn more about Castellar by visiting its official website. The address is http://www.castellar.es/.
