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Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain
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Coat of arms of Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain
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Municipality Almería
Area
 • Total 263.76 km2 (101.84 sq mi)
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 13,776
 • Density 52.2293/km2 (135.273/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website cuevasdelalmanzora.es

Cuevas del Almanzora is a cool town in Spain. It's a type of area called a municipality. This means it's a local government area with its own town council. It's located in the Almería province, which is part of the Andalusia region in southern Spain.

What is Cuevas del Almanzora?

Cuevas del Almanzora is a municipality in the Almería province of Andalusia, Spain. It's like a district or a county that includes the main town and many smaller villages around it. The area is known for its history and unique landscapes.

The Mayor and Local Government

Every municipality has a leader. In Cuevas del Almanzora, this leader is called the Mayor. The current mayor is Antonio Fernández Liria. He works with a local council to make decisions for the town and its people. This includes things like managing public services and planning for the future.

How Big is Cuevas del Almanzora?

The total area of Cuevas del Almanzora is about 263.76 square kilometers. That's quite a large area! It includes the main town and all the smaller villages and countryside around it.

Villages and Communities

Cuevas del Almanzora isn't just one big town. It's made up of many smaller villages and communities. These places are all part of the same municipality. Here are some of the villages you can find there:

  • Alhanchete
  • Aljarilla
  • Barrio Bravo
  • Burjulú
  • Cala Panizo
  • El Calguerín (also known as Cuevas de Vera)
  • El Calón
  • El Largo
  • El Martinete
  • El Morro
  • El Realengo
  • El Rulador
  • El Tarahal
  • El Piojo
  • Grima
  • Guazamara
  • Jucainí
  • La Algarrobina
  • La Mulería
  • La Portilla
  • Las Canalejas
  • Las Cunas
  • Las Cupillas
  • Los Guiraos
  • Las Herrerías
  • Los Lobos
  • Palomares
  • Pozo del Esparto
  • Villaricos
  • Vizcaíno
  • Zutija

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Cuevas del Almanzora has changed over the years. In 2018, about 13,776 people lived in the municipality. This number includes everyone living in the main town and all the smaller villages.

Population Changes Over Time

Looking at how the population has changed helps us understand the area's history.

  • In 1999, there were about 9,584 people.
  • By 2005, the population grew to around 11,484.
  • In 2017, it reached about 13,655 people.
  • The latest count from 2018 showed 13,776 residents.

This shows that more people have been moving to Cuevas del Almanzora over the past few decades.

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