Cenes de la Vega facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cenes de la Vega, Spain
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Location of Cenes de la Vega
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Province | Granada | ||
| Municipality | Cenes de la Vega | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.42 km2 (3.64 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 9.40 km2 (3.63 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 km2 (0.008 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 741 m (2,431 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,153 | ||
| • Density | 1,216,8/km2 (31,510/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Cenes de la Vega is a small town located in the province of Granada, in southern Spain. It's a municipality, which means it's a local government area. In 2020, about 8,153 people lived there, according to the official count.
Exploring Cenes de la Vega
Land and Hills
Cenes de la Vega is built on uneven land, with many hills and valleys. It sits on one side of a valley where the Genil River flows. The town is also on the hillside of a place called "Cerro del Oro," which means "Gold Hill."
The lowest parts of Cenes de la Vega are about 700 meters (around 2,300 feet) above sea level. The highest points reach about 1,200 meters (nearly 4,000 feet) above sea level. This high area is called Purche, and it borders another town named Monachil. Cerro del Oro itself is about 1,020 meters (3,346 feet) high. It got its name because people believed there was gold hidden underneath it!
Weather and Seasons
Cenes de la Vega has a Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are usually hot and dry, perfect for enjoying the sunshine. The winters, on the other hand, are colder and wetter.
The coolest month is January, with an average temperature of about 6 degrees Celsius (43 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest month is July, when the average temperature rises to about 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit).
See also
You can learn more about Cenes de la Vega in Spanish here: Cenes de la Vega para niños
