Tabernas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tabernas, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Andalusia | ||
| Municipality | Almería | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 281 km2 (108 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,704 | ||
| • Density | 13.181/km2 (34.14/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Climate | BWk | ||
Tabernas is a small town and a municipality in the Almería province of Spain. It is part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. The town is famous for being right next to the unique Tabernas Desert.
This desert has been the setting for many popular movies and TV shows. You can even visit three film sets there: Fort Bravo, Western Leone, and Mini Hollywood. These places attract many visitors who want to see where their favorite films were made! Tabernas also has old Moorish castle ruins, a historic church, and a renovated theater.
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Discover Tabernas' Population Changes
This section shows how the number of people living in Tabernas has changed over the years. This is called demographics. It helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1996 | 3,457 | — |
| 2001 | 3,204 | −7.3% |
| 2006 | 3,494 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 3,679 | +5.3% |
| Source: INE (Spain) | ||
Tabernas Desert: A Movie Star Location
The Tabernas Desert is very special because it looks a lot like the deserts in North America. It also has landscapes similar to parts of North Africa and Arabia. Its unique, almost "lunar" look has made it a favorite spot for filmmakers.
Since the 1950s, many movies have been filmed here. This includes the famous "Spaghetti Westerns," which are Western movies made in Europe. The desert's amazing scenery has made the Tabernas area known all over the world!
Meet Notable People from Tabernas
Tabernas is home to interesting people who have made a mark on history.
Encarnación Magaña: A Woman of History
- Encarnación Magaña was an important figure from Almería. In 2020, a street in Tabernas was named after her. This was a special moment because it was the first street in the town to be named after a woman!
See also
In Spanish: Tabernas para niños
