Gualchos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gualchos
Municipality
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Location of Gualchos
Gualchos Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Province	Granada
Comarca	Costa Tropical
Judicial district	Motril
Area
• Total	31.03 km2 (11.98 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	5,210
• Density	167.90/km2 (434.9/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	gualchero/a
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Gualchos is a cool town in the Spanish province of Granada. It is also known as Gualchos-Castell de Ferro. This area covers about 31 square kilometers. In 2001, about 2,759 people lived here. This means there were about 89 people living in each square kilometer.

Discovering the Natural Environment

The area around Gualchos is very special. Locals call one part of it "Eagle Peak." This place has many valuable plants and animals. They grow and live there all on their own.

Amazing Plants of Gualchos

You can find several interesting plants here.

• Agave: This plant has thick, fleshy leaves.
• Esparto grass: This tough grass is used to make ropes and paper.
• Dwarf palm: This is a small palm tree.
• Thyme: There are different kinds of thyme, often used in cooking.
• Medicinal plants: One special plant is zahareña (cattails). People believe it helps heal wounds. Locals also think it has other helpful properties.

Wild Animals of Gualchos

The natural environment is also home to many animals.

• Ibex: These are wild goats with long, curved horns.
• Wild boars: These are a type of wild pig.
• Rabbits: Small, furry animals known for hopping.
• Hares: Similar to rabbits but usually larger and with longer ears.

See also

In Spanish: Gualchos para niños