Otívar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Otívar, Spain
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Location of Otívar
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Province | Granada | ||
| Municipality | Otívar | ||
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| • Total | 57 km2 (22 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,029 | ||
| • Density | 18.05/km2 (46.8/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Otívar is a small village located in the Province of Granada, Spain. It sits about 268 metres above sea level. In 2018, about 1,029 people lived there.
Life in Otívar
Most people in Otívar work in farming. They grow many kinds of tropical fruits. The area around Otívar is very beautiful with tall mountains. Because of this, some people from northern Europe visit for holidays. A few have even moved there and become part of the local community.
Nature and Parks
Just west of Otívar, you can find the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. This is a large protected area with amazing landscapes. It is a great place to explore nature.
Otívar's Special Climate
Otívar has a unique climate. It is a mix of a subtropical climate and a coastal Mediterranean climate. This special weather is perfect for growing a fruit called the "Níspero." You might know it as the "loquat" in English.
The average temperature in Otívar throughout the year is about 14.80 degrees Celsius. In the warmer months, the average temperature goes up to 28.80 degrees Celsius. During the colder months, the average temperature is around 4.50 degrees Celsius.
Local Government
The current mayor of Otívar is Francisco Robles Carrascosa. He belongs to a political group called the PP. He has been elected mayor for two terms in a row. He won the last election after the PSOE lost four years ago.
See also
In Spanish: Otívar para niños
