Polopos, Granada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Polopos
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Location of Polopos
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Province | Granada | ||
| Comarca | Alpujarra Granadina | ||
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| • Total | 1,703 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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Polopos is a small village in Spain. It is part of the Polopos-La Mamola area. This area is located in the province of Granada.
Polopos used to be a much bigger village. In the 18th and 19th centuries, about 1200 people lived there. However, many families moved away later. They went to cities or the coast to find work. By 2019, only 53 people lived in Polopos.
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Polopos: A Village in Spain
Polopos is a charming village. It sits in the beautiful Alpujarra Granadina region. This area is known for its mountains and traditional villages. The village is part of a larger municipality. A municipality is like a local government area.
The main village of the area is Polopos. But most people now live in La Mamola. La Mamola is a village on the coast. It is part of the same municipality.
Population Changes Over Time
Polopos was once a busy place. Many families lived and worked there. But over time, things changed. People started leaving the village. They moved to bigger cities. They also moved to the coast. This was often to find better jobs.
This movement caused the population to drop. By 2019, only a few dozen people remained. Many villages in Spain face this problem. It is called 'España vaciada'. This means 'empty Spain'.
The TV Show That Changed Polopos
Polopos became famous in 2019. A Dutch reality TV show helped. It was called Het Spaanse Dorp Polopos. This means 'The Spanish Village Polopos'.
How the TV Show Worked
The show followed five Dutch couples. They moved to Polopos. Each couple was given an old house. Their challenge was to restore it. They also had to start a business in the village. The couples learned Spanish. They also tried to become part of the local community.
The show was a big success. It brought a lot of attention to Polopos. People watched to see who would do best.
Polopos's New Life
The TV show had a great impact. The population of Polopos started to grow again. It went from 53 people to 80 people. New businesses opened their doors. A restaurant and an art gallery started up.
The village also began to host events. Concerts and art exhibitions attracted many visitors. Spanish news often visits Polopos. They want to see if the TV show's idea worked. It is a way to fight the 'empty Spain' problem. The goal is to help villages thrive again.
See also
In Spanish: Polopos (Granada) para niños
