Níjar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Níjar, Spain
Coat of arms
Municipality	Almería
Area
• Total	601 km2 (232 sq mi)
Elevation	356 m (1,168 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	30,122
• Density	50.12/km2 (129.81/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Climate	BSk

Níjar is a town in Spain. It is located in the province of Almería, which is part of the Andalusia region. Níjar is in the eastern part of Almería. It is near the Sierra de Alhamilla mountains and the sunny Mediterranean Sea coast. The town is also close to the beautiful Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.

Níjar is a very large area, covering almost 600 square kilometers. This makes it one of the biggest municipalities in Spain. In 2002, about 17,824 people lived there. Most people live in the towns of Campohermoso, San Isidro, and Níjar.

What People Do in Níjar

The main ways people in Níjar make money are through farming and tourism. Farmers grow many crops, especially in greenhouses. These are special buildings that help plants grow.

Tourism is also very important. Many visitors come to Níjar, especially to the watersports center in San José. People enjoy activities like swimming and other water sports there.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Níjar has changed over the years. This is called demographics. It helps us understand how a population grows or shrinks.

See also

In Spanish: Níjar para niños