Palma del Río
Palma del Río, Spain | |||
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city | |||
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Country | Spain | ||
Province | Córdoba | ||
Municipality | Palma del Río | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 200 km2 (80 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | ||
Population (2006) | |||
• Total | 20,640 | ||
• Density | 103.2/km2 (267/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Palma del Río is a city located in the province of Córdoba, Spain. According to the 2006 census by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística, the city has a population of 20,640. Luis Manuel Fernández de Portocarrero, and matador El Cordobés, are from there. The famous explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo born in this town. The city appoints favorite son.
Agriculture
The region was intensively developed agriculturally during Arab rule, with advanced irrigation and water wheels. Some of the orange groves contain trees over 200 years old.[1]
References
External links
- Palma del Río - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
Coordinates: 37°42′N 5°17′W / 37.700°N 5.283°W
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