Somontín facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Somontín
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Comarca | Almanzora | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 830 m (2,720 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 463 | ||
| • Density | 24.4/km2 (63.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Somontín is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Almería province of Spain. It is part of Andalusia, which is one of Spain's special regions called an autonomous community. Think of it like a state or a large district within a country.
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Understanding Somontín's Population
What are Demographics?
Demographics is a fancy word for studying how many people live in a place. It also looks at things like their age, gender, and how the population changes over time. Knowing these numbers helps us understand a community better.
How Many People Live in Somontín?
The number of people living in Somontín has changed a bit over the years. In 2018, about 463 people lived there. The table below shows how the population has grown or shrunk in different years.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1999 | 492 | — |
| 2000 | 509 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 506 | −0.6% |
| 2002 | 508 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 501 | −1.4% |
| 2004 | 530 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 515 | −2.8% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
Who Leads Somontín?
Like many towns, Somontín has a leader who helps make decisions for the community. This person is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Somontín is Ramón Rueda Sánchez. He is part of a political group known as the PP. The Mayor works to make sure the town runs smoothly and that its residents are well-served.
Where is Somontín Located?
Somontín is in the Almería province, which is in the southeastern part of Spain. It's also part of a smaller area called the Almanzora comarca. A comarca is like a county or a local region. The town is located about 830 meters (or about 2,723 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
See also
Want to learn more? Check out the article about Somontín for kids in Spanish: Somontín para niños
