Lubrín facts for kids
Lubrín is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the sunny country of Spain. It's found in the Almería province, which is part of the larger region called Andalusia. Lubrín is nestled in the eastern part of the Sierra de Los Filabres, which is a mountain range.
This municipality includes several smaller communities or villages. Some of the main places you'd find here are Lubrín itself, La Rambla Aljibe, El Marchal de Lubrín, El Pilar de Lubrín, El Chive, El Pocico, La Alcarria de Lubrín, and El Saetí.
Quick facts for kids
Lubrín, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 138 km2 (53 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,431 | ||
| • Density | 10.37/km2 (26.86/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Who Runs Lubrín?
Every municipality in Spain has a leader called a Mayor. The mayor is in charge of making decisions for the town and its people. For Lubrín, the current mayor is Domingo Jose Ramos Camacho. He belongs to a political group called the PSOE.
How Many People Live Here?
Demographics is a fancy word for studying how populations change over time. This includes looking at how many people live in a place and if that number goes up or down.
Here's a look at how Lubrín's population has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 1,771 | — |
| 2000 | 1,707 | −3.6% |
| 2001 | 1,673 | −2.0% |
| 2002 | 1,635 | −2.3% |
| 2003 | 1,636 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 1,667 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 1,670 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1,440 | −13.8% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
As you can see from the table, the number of people living in Lubrín has slowly decreased since 1999. In 1999, there were 1,771 people, but by 2017, the population was 1,440.
Where is Lubrín Located?
Lubrín is located in the eastern foothills of the Sierra de Los Filabres mountain range. This means it's at the bottom of the mountains, where the land starts to get flatter. Being at an elevation of 510 meters (about 1,673 feet) above sea level, it offers some nice views of the surrounding area.
See also
In Spanish: Lubrín para niños
