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Torres

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Torres, Jaén

Location in Province of Jaén (Spain)

Torres, Jaén

Location in Andalusia

Torres, Jaén

Location in Spain

Spain

Comarca

Sierra Mágina

Area

• Total

80.04 km² (30.90 sq mi)

Elevation

880 m (2,890 ft)

Population

(2018)

• Total

1,434

• Density

17.916/km² (46.402/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Torres is a small and charming town located in the province of Jaén, in the beautiful country of Spain. It is a type of local area called a municipality. In 2018, about 1,434 people lived in Torres. This town is known for its lovely natural surroundings and its important farming activities.

Life and Work in Torres
- Farming and Food
- Other Jobs in Torres
Exploring Torres
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Life and Work in Torres

The main way people in Torres make a living is through farming. The land around Torres is perfect for growing two very important crops: olive oil and cherries.

Farming and Food

Olive oil is a big part of the economy here. You'll see many olive groves, which are fields of olive trees. The olives are pressed to make the famous Spanish olive oil.

Cherries are also a major crop. In 2012, farmers in Torres collected over 570,000 kilograms of cherries! That's a huge amount of fruit.

Other Jobs in Torres

Besides farming, other jobs are important too. Many people work in rural tourism. This means they help visitors who come to enjoy the countryside. There are hotels and places to stay for tourists.

Some people also work in construction, building and fixing things. Others work on repairing farm machinery, which is very important for the farmers in the area.