Olula del Río facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olula del Río, Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Community | Andalusia | |
| Municipality | Almería | |
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| • Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 482 m (1,581 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 6,212 | |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Olula del Río is a small town in Spain. It is part of the Almería province in the region of Andalusia. This town is known for its beautiful art museum. About 6,200 people live here.
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Discover Olula del Río
Olula del Río is located in a lovely area called the Almanzora valley. It's surrounded by other villages. Some of its neighbors are Macael, Purchena, and Fines. The town sits at an elevation of 482 meters (about 1,581 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
What is a Municipality?
Olula del Río is called a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the smaller areas around it. The people who live there share services and are governed by a local council. The leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. In Olula del Río, the mayor is Antonio Martínez Pascual.
Art and Culture in Olula
One of the most exciting places in Olula del Río is the Museum Casa Ibáñez. This museum is a special place for modern and contemporary art. It has many amazing paintings and sculptures.
Meet Andrés García Ibáñez
The museum features works by a famous artist named Andrés García Ibáñez. He was born right here in Olula del Río! The museum also shows other artworks from Ibáñez's own collection. It's a great spot to see incredible art and learn about local talent.
See also
In Spanish: Olula del Río para niños
