Huétor-Tájar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Huétor-Tájar
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Location of Huétor-Tájar
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Province | Granada | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,286 | ||
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
18360
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| Area code(s) | 34 (Spain) + 958 (Granada) | ||
| Website | www.huetortajar.org | ||
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Huétor-Tájar (sometimes written as Huétor Tájar) is a town and a municipality in southern Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. It is part of the province of Granada. This province is located in Andalusia, which is a large region of Spain.
Huétor-Tájar is about 43 kilometers (27 miles) west of the city of Granada. In 2018, about 10,286 people lived there. The municipality covers an area of almost 40 square kilometers (15 square miles). The town is in the fertile valley of the Genil river. This area is part of a larger flat region called the Granada depression.
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Economy and Local Products
The main way people in Huétor-Tájar make money is by growing asparagus. They also sell this asparagus. It is very special because it has a Geographical Indication. This means the asparagus from Huétor-Tájar has a specific quality or reputation. This reputation comes from where it is grown and how it is produced. The official name for this special asparagus is Esparragos de Huétor-Tájar.
Location and Influence
Huétor-Tájar is quite close to the big city of Granada. Being near Granada has greatly shaped the town over many centuries. Granada is a historic city. Its influence has likely affected Huétor-Tájar's culture and development.
Notable People from Huétor-Tájar
- Lola Índigo (born 1992), a famous singer and dancer.
See also
In Spanish: Huétor Tájar para niños
