Churriana de la Vega facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Churriana de la Vega, Spain
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Location of Churriana de la Vega
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| Country | Spain | |
| Province | Granada | |
| Municipality | Churriana de la Vega | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7 km2 (3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 14,851 | |
| • Density | 2,120/km2 (5,500/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
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Churriana de la Vega is a town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Granada in Spain. It's a place where about 14,851 people lived in 2018. The town is special because it's right by the Genil River.
Many smaller streams also flow through the area. This means the land around Churriana de la Vega is very rich and fertile. Farmers in the region use this water and good soil to grow their crops.
History of Churriana de la Vega
Early Mentions of the Town
The first time Churriana de la Vega was written about was in the 1300s. A very smart Moorish writer named Ibn al-Jatib mentioned it in his works. He was a polymath, meaning he knew a lot about many different subjects.
Granada's Surrender Negotiations
Churriana de la Vega also played a small but important role in history. It was one of the places where talks happened for the final surrender of Granada. This was when the last Muslim ruler of Granada, Boabdil, negotiated with Isabella I of Castile, the Queen of Castile. These talks led to Granada becoming part of Spain.
