Huércal-Overa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Huércal-Overa, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 318 km2 (123 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 18,816 | ||
| • Density | 59.17/km2 (153.25/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Huércal-Overa is a lively town in Spain, located in the Almería province. It is part of Andalusia, a large region in southern Spain. The town is close to the border with the Murcia province. In 2018, about 18,816 people lived there.
Huércal-Overa is found in the beautiful Valley of Almanzora. The town's economy mainly relies on farming. It is also the most important town in the Levante Almeriense area. Every year, the town celebrates its special fair on the third weekend of October.
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Understanding Huércal-Overa's Population
This section helps us understand how many people live in Huércal-Overa and how that number has changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
The table below shows the population of Huércal-Overa in different years. You can see if the number of people living there has gone up or down.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 15,763 | — |
| 1999 | 13,870 | −12.0% |
| 2000 | 13,999 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 14,293 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 14,672 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 15,059 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 15,540 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 16,156 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 16,170 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 16,360 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 16,834 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 17,645 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 18,278 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 18,580 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 18,686 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 18,925 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 18,374 | −2.9% |
| Source: and INE (Spain) | ||
Schools in Huércal-Overa
Huércal-Overa has schools for older students. These are called secondary schools.
High Schools for Teens
The town is home to two main secondary schools. They help students continue their education after primary school.
- [IES Cura Valera]
- [IES Albujaira]
More Information
If you want to learn more about Huércal-Overa, especially in Spanish, you can check out this link: 
In Spanish: Huércal-Overa para niños
