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Rágol, Spain
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Country Spain
Community Andalusia
Municipality Almería
Area
 • Total 27 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
425 m (1,394 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 341
 • Density 12.63/km2 (32.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Rágol is a small and charming town located in the sunny region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. It is part of the Almería province. Rágol is known as a "municipality," which is like a local government area, similar to a city or a town with its own local rules and services.

People and Population in Rágol

This section looks at the demographics of Rágol. Demographics is the study of how many people live in a place. It also looks at things like their age, gender, and how the population changes over time.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Rágol has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from 1999 to 2005:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1999 398 —    
2000 390 −2.0%
2001 391 +0.3%
2002 392 +0.3%
2003 386 −1.5%
2004 382 −1.0%
2005 367 −3.9%
Source: INE (Spain)

As you can see, the population was around 300 to 400 people during these years. This makes Rágol a small community.

Who Leads Rágol?

The leader of Rágol is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town. The current Mayor is Juan Salas Mata. He is part of a political group called the PSOE. This party works to improve life for the people in Spain.

See also

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