Larva, Spain facts for kids
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 Larva, Spain
Location in Province of Jaén (Spain)
Larva, Spain
Location in Andalusia
Larva, Spain
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |
 Andalusia |
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| Province |  Jaén |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.76 km2 (16.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 482 | |
| • Density | 11.542/km2 (29.89/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Larva is a small town in the province of Jaén, Spain. It's a mountain community located in the southeastern part of the province. You'll find it nestled between the Sierra del Pozo and Sierra Mágina mountain ranges. Most of the land around Larva is covered in olive groves.
A Look at Larva's History
The story of Larva began around a natural spring. This spring was located on an estate called Cortijo de San Pedro. This estate first belonged to a place called Quesada. Later, it became part of Cabra del Santo Cristo.
Larva's history is connected to other villages in the area. By the 1950s, the town's population grew to about 2,000 people. This growth was thanks to the economy, which was based on esparto grass. Esparto grass is a tough plant used to make things like ropes, baskets, and paper.
However, as people stopped using esparto grass as much, the town's economy faced challenges. This led to a decrease in the population.
