Guardamar del Segura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guardamar del Segura
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Guardamar Town Hall
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 Guardamar del Segura
Location in Province of Alicante
Guardamar del Segura
Location in Valencian Community
Guardamar del Segura
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | ||
| Comarca | Baix Segura / Vega Baja | ||
| Judicial district | Torrevieja | ||
| Founded | 10th century | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 35.58 km2 (13.74 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 15,058 | ||
| • Density | 423.22/km2 (1,096.12/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | guardamarenc, -a (Val.) guardamarenco, -a (Sp.) |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
03140 and 03149
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| Dialing code | 965 and 966 | ||
| Official language(s) | |||
Guardamar del Segura, often called just Guardamar, is a lovely town in the Province of Alicante in southern Spain. It sits right where the river Segura meets the Mediterranean Sea. Guardamar is a popular holiday spot, famous for its huge pine forest and 11-kilometer-long white sandy beach.
Long ago, Guardamar was a place where people worked as fishermen and farmers. One of the very first settlements here was a Phoenician colony named Herna. This colony was mentioned by a Roman geographer named Avienius. The name Guardamar might come from the Valencian words guardar (meaning "to keep safe") and mar (meaning "sea"). This makes sense for a town by the sea!
Guardamar is the southernmost town where the Valencian language is spoken. It's special because it's the only town in its region, called Vega Baja del Segura, where Valencian has been traditionally spoken by many people.
The town also celebrates exciting local festivals. These include Moros i Cristians (Moors and Christians), L'Encantà, and Fogueres de Sant Joan (Bonfires of Saint John). These festivals help remember the town's rich history.
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Who Lives in Guardamar?
Guardamar del Segura has a changing population. In 2006, about 14,261 people lived there. By 2011, the number grew to 16,863. Most of these residents were Spanish. However, by 2015, the total population dropped slightly to 15,589.
People from Other Countries
Many people from other countries choose to live in Guardamar. In 2015, a good number of residents were from outside Spain. Here are some of the main nationalities:
| Nationality | Percentage |
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 United Kingdom |
8.93% |
 Russia |
3.49% |
 Bulgaria |
2.24% |
 Germany |
2.02% |
 Ukraine |
1.92% |
 Morocco |
1.71% |
 Romania |
1.37% |
 China |
0.84% |
 Italy |
0.76% |
Weather in Guardamar
Guardamar del Segura has a warm, sunny climate. It's a great place to visit almost any time of year!
| Climate data for Guardamar del Segura | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 16 (61) |
17 (63) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
23 (73) |
27 (81) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
28 (82) |
24 (75) |
20 (68) |
17 (63) |
23 (73) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6 (43) |
7 (45) |
8 (46) |
10 (50) |
13 (55) |
16 (61) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
14 (57) |
10 (50) |
7 (45) |
12 (54) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 25 (1.0) |
29 (1.1) |
28 (1.1) |
34 (1.3) |
29 (1.1) |
20 (0.8) |
7 (0.3) |
13 (0.5) |
37 (1.5) |
67 (2.6) |
46 (1.8) |
36 (1.4) |
371 (14.5) |
| Source: holiday-weather.com | |||||||||||||
Cool Places to See
- Torreta de Guardamar: This is a very tall radio mast. It's actually the tallest military building in the entire European Union!
Images for kids
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Guardamar Town Hall
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Flag of Guardamar del Segura
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Coat of Arms of Guardamar del Segura
See also
In Spanish: Guardamar del Segura para niños
