Encinasola facts for kids
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Encinasola
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 Encinasola
Location in Spain
Encinasola
Location in Andalusia
Encinasola
Location in Province of Huelva
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Huelva | ||
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| • Total | 177.76 km2 (68.63 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,332 | ||
| • Density | 7.4932/km2 (19.407/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Encinasola is a village and a municipality in Spain. It is part of the province of Huelva, which is in the Andalusia region. In 2005, about 1,686 people lived in this municipality.
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About Encinasola
Location and Size
Encinasola is located in the southwest of Spain. The village itself sits about 431 meters (1,414 feet) above sea level. The entire municipality covers an area of 177.76 square kilometers (68.63 square miles).
Border with Portugal
The municipality of Encinasola shares a border with the Portuguese town of Barrancos. The exact details of the border between Spain and Portugal in this area were officially decided in a special agreement. This agreement, called the 1926 Convention of Limits, helped settle the border around towns like Moura, Barrancos, Encinasola, and Aroche.
Population Changes
Over the years, the number of people living in Encinasola has changed quite a bit. For example, by the 2010s, the population was much smaller than it used to be. In 2014, the number of residents was only about 30% of what it was in 1970. This means fewer people live there now compared to several decades ago.
Famous People from Encinasola
Encinasola is the birthplace of some notable people:
- Abel Moreno Gómez: A talented musician.
- Juan Gualberto González Bravo: He was a politician who served as the Minister of Grace and Justice under King Fernando VII. This role meant he was in charge of legal matters and the justice system for the country.
