El Ràfol d'Almúnia facts for kids
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El Ràfol d'Almúnia
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 El Ràfol d'Almúnia
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | ||
| Comarca | Marina Alta | ||
| Judicial district | Dénia | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.90 km2 (1.89 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 644 | ||
| • Density | 131.43/km2 (340.4/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Rafolenc, rafolenca | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
03769
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
El Ràfol d'Almúnia is a small town, also called a municipality, in Spain. It is located in the Marina Alta area of the Valencian Community.
You can find El Ràfol d'Almúnia in the northern part of the Alicante province. In 2007, about 635 people lived there.
History of El Ràfol d'Almúnia
El Ràfol d'Almúnia has a long history that goes back to the time of the Arabs. It was once part of the kingdom ruled by the King Taifas of Dénia. Later, a king named James I took control, and it became part of the Crown of Aragon.
Over time, different families like the Murs, Sapenas, and Almúnia ruled the area. In 1535, El Ràfol became a parish, which is like a church district. A priest named D. Antonio Aringo was the first parish priest. He also looked after nearby villages such as Benimeli and Sagra.
After many people called the Moors left in 1610, new families moved in. There were 123 people living in 26 houses. By 1800, the town had grown quite a bit, with 429 people living in 80 houses.
In the 17th century, El Ràfol was very important. It was the center of an area called the Rectoria. It was also the main place for the Marquess of El Ràfol d'Almúnia, who was a powerful local leader. A person from Ràfol, Francesc Garcia, became famous in 1693 for fighting against the old system where powerful lords controlled everything.
Population Information
As of 2007, about 635 people lived in El Ràfol d'Almúnia. The population has changed over the years, growing from just 123 people in 1610 to more than 600 today.
See also
In Spanish: Ráfol de Almunia para niños
