Rute facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Rute
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous Community |  Andalusia |
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| Province | Córdoba | ||
| Comarca | Comarca Subbética | ||
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| • Total | 132.4 km2 (51.1 sq mi) | ||
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635 m (2,083 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,857 | ||
| • Density | 74.45/km2 (192.82/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST (GMT +2)) | ||
| Postal code |
14960
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| Area code(s) | +34 (Spain) + 957 (Córdoba) | ||
| Website | www.rute.es | ||
Rute is a charming municipality located in the province of Córdoba, in sunny Spain. It sits between the towns of Iznájar to the southeast and Lucena to the northwest. Rute is well-known for its delicious food products, especially its many kinds of anise and traditional Spanish hams.
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Discover Rute's Sweet Side
Rute has a long history with sweet treats and special drinks. The first "anis" factory opened here many years ago. This led to more factories being built, making Rute a very important place for producing anise worldwide.
Famous Factories to Explore
Today, many of these factories are still open. They are especially popular around Christmas time. People visit Rute to buy the tasty sweets made there.
- Galleros: This factory is famous for its amazing annual "Belen," which is a Nativity Scene made entirely out of chocolate! You can usually see this incredible display starting around October 15th each year.
- Flor de Rute: This company is known for its beautiful sugar artwork. In 2007, they even created a life-sized sugar scene featuring the famous artist Picasso and other characters.
The Importance of Olive Oil
Besides sweets, the olive industry is also very important in this part of Spain. The region produces a lot of olive oil, which is a key part of Spanish cooking.
Fun Festivals and Traditions
Rute is a lively town with many exciting festivities throughout the year.
Religious Processions
- The Virgin of Head (Virgen de la Cabeza): This is a special procession that takes place in May, usually on the second weekend of the month. A statue leaves a small church and travels through the village for a day.
- The Virgin of Carmen (Virgen del Carmen): Another procession happens on August 15th, when the statue of the Virgin of Carmen is carried through the streets of Rute.
Carnival Celebrations
Carnivale is also a big deal in Rute, especially in February. Many people from nearby villages come to Rute to join in the celebrations, making it a very popular event.
Easter Traditions
Easter is celebrated with great importance in Rute. Many brotherhoods, which are like community groups, organize their own processions. They carry religious statues through the streets as part of their traditions.
See also
In Spanish: Rute para niños
