San Antonio Abad, Cartagena facts for kids
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San Antonio Abad
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 San Antonio Abad
Location in Murcia
San Antonio Abad
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Murcia |
| Province | Province of Murcia |
| Comarca | Campo de Cartagena |
| Judicial district | Cartagena |
| Municipality | Cartagena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.738 km2 (3.760 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 45,335 |
| • Density | 4,655.47/km2 (12,057.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
30205 (West), 30300 (North-east end)30310 (North)
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| Dialing code | (+34) 968 |
San Antonio Abad is a district in the Spanish city of Cartagena. It is located in the southern part of the city. This district covers an area of about 9.7 square kilometers. It is home to over 45,000 people.
San Antonio Abad has a coastal area in its southwest. There is also a famous cave here. It is called Cueva de los Aviones. This cave is important for finding old things like fossils.
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Exploring San Antonio Abad
The district has three main neighborhoods. These are Barrio Peral, San Antonio Abad, and Barrio de la Concepción. Each neighborhood has its own unique feel.
Neighborhoods of San Antonio Abad
The neighborhood named San Antonio Abad is in the northeast. It has four smaller areas:
- Urbanización Media Sala: This is the northernmost part. About 1,640 people live here.
- Urbanización Mediterráneo: This area is home to 5,793 people.
- Urbanización Nueva Cartagena: About 3,398 people live in this part.
- San Antonio Abad: This is the southernmost part of the neighborhood. It has the largest population with 13,448 residents.
Barrio de la Concepción
This neighborhood is located in the east. It includes two main areas:
- Barrio de la Concepción: About 4,053 people live here.
- Barriada de Villalba: This area has a population of 1,021.
Barrio Peral
Barrio Peral is in the northeast end of the district. It is a large area. About 15,805 people call Barrio Peral home.
Connection to Cartagena City
The northern part of San Antonio Abad is very close to the main city of Cartagena. They almost blend into one continuous urban area. The eastern part also connects to the city, but a little less directly.
A Look at History
People have lived in the area of San Antonio Abad for a very long time. Evidence shows human presence since the time of the Roman Empire in Spain.
The first written record of San Antonio Abad is from the year 1530. This document helps us understand its early history. For a short time, in 1842, San Antonio Abad became its own separate municipality (a self-governing town). However, this only lasted for one year. It then became part of Cartagena again.
Population Trends
San Antonio Abad is a diverse place. About 9.8% of its residents are from other countries.
- 1.67% come from other countries in Europe.
- 5.488% are from Africa.
- 2.27% are from the Americas.
- 0.366% are from Asia.
The table below shows how the population has changed over the years in the 21st century.
| Year | 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
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| Population | 30,512 | 43,021 | 44,312 | 44,789 |
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio Abad (Cartagena) para niños
