Higueras facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Higueras
Municipality
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Higueras Location in Valencian Community
Country	Spain
Community	Valencia
Province	Castellón
Comarca	Alto Palancia
Area
• Total	11.80 km2 (4.56 sq mi)
Elevation	671 m (2,201 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	62
• Density	5.25/km2 (13.61/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Higuereño/a
Postal code	12449

Higueras is a small and charming municipality located in Spain. It is part of the comarca called Alto Palancia. This area is found within the Province of Castellón, which is in the Valencian Community.

In 2015, Higueras had a population of 91 people. By 2018, this number was 62. The people who live here are called Higuereño or Higuereña.

History of Higueras

The village of Higueras has a long history. It was first mentioned many centuries ago, in the 13th century. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Torre de la Higuera. This name suggests it might have had a tower or a significant fig tree (higuera means fig tree) in the past.

Geography and Location

Higueras is situated in a beautiful part of Spain. It is located in the Province of Castellón. The town is quite high up, with an elevation of about 671 meters (or 2,201 feet) above sea level.

This municipality shares its borders with several other towns. These include Caudiel, Montán, Pavías, and Torralba del Pinar. Being surrounded by these towns helps connect Higueras to the wider region.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Higueras has changed a lot over the years. Like many small villages, its population has gone up and down. The chart below shows how the population has changed from 1900 to 2015.

As you can see, the population was much higher in the early 1900s. It then slowly decreased over many decades. However, in recent years, the population has started to grow again. This shows how communities can change over time.

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In Spanish: Higueras (Castellón) para niños