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Oria, Spain
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Coat of arms of Oria, Spain
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Country Spain
Community Andalusia
Municipality Almería
Area
 • Total 235 km2 (91 sq mi)
Elevation
1,025 m (3,363 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,238
 • Density 9.523/km2 (24.67/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Oria is a small town in Spain. It's located in the Almería province, which is part of Andalusia. Andalusia is one of Spain's 17 "autonomous communities," which are like big regions with their own governments. Oria is known as a "municipality," which is a local area with its own government, similar to a county or district.

About Oria

Oria is a charming place with a rich history, nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Almería. It's a quiet town where people live a traditional Spanish lifestyle.

Who Leads Oria?

The town of Oria is led by a person called the Mayor. The current Mayor is José Pérez Pérez. He belongs to a political group called the PSOE. This party is one of the main political groups in Spain.

How Many People Live in Oria?

The number of people living in a place is called its demographics. Knowing the demographics helps us understand how a town is growing or changing.

Here's how Oria's population has changed over the years:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1999 2,138 —    
2000 2,129 −0.4%
2001 2,128 −0.0%
2002 2,161 +1.6%
2003 2,293 +6.1%
2004 2,350 +2.5%
2005 2,488 +5.9%
2006 2,619 +5.3%
2007 2,777 +6.0%
2008 2,920 +5.1%
2009 2,898 −0.8%
2010 2,888 −0.3%
2011 2,892 +0.1%
2012 2,858 −1.2%
2013 2,366 −17.2%
2014 2,495 +5.5%
2015 2,428 −2.7%
2016 2,330 −4.0%
2017 2,265 −2.8%
2018 2,238 −1.2%
Source: INE (Spain)

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