La Guijarrosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Guijarrosa
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 La Guijarrosa
Location in Andalusia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
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| Province | Córdoba | ||
| Comarca | Campiña Sur | ||
| Judicial district | Montilla | ||
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| • Total | 45.56 km2 (17.59 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 331.50 m (1,087.60 ft) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,379 | ||
| • Density | 30.268/km2 (78.39/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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La Guijarrosa is a small town in southern Spain. It is located in the Province of Córdoba, which is part of the sunny region of Andalusia. This town is special because it recently became its own independent municipality.
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A New Beginning: Becoming Independent
For a long time, La Guijarrosa was not its own separate town. It was part of a bigger municipality called Santaella. This meant that Santaella's local government made decisions for La Guijarrosa.
However, in 2018, something big happened! La Guijarrosa officially became an independent municipality. This means it now has its own local government. It can make its own decisions about things like local services and town planning. This was a very important step for the community.
Life in La Guijarrosa
Who Lives Here?
As of 2020, about 1,379 people live in La Guijarrosa. This makes it a small but lively community. The people who live here are proud of their town.
Local Government
Every municipality in Spain has a leader called an Alcalde. This is like a mayor. The current mayor of La Guijarrosa is Manuel Ruiz Alcántara. He works to make the town a great place to live for everyone.
Where is La Guijarrosa?
La Guijarrosa is located in a part of Spain known as the Campiña Sur. This area is known for its beautiful countryside. The town is about 331.50 meters (around 1,087 feet) above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: La Guijarrosa para niños
