Palma Del Río
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.
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 (2018) | |
| • Total | 21,159 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Official website |
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.
Notable people
- Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a famous explorer of North America, believed to have been born in this town in 1497.
- Luis Manuel Fernández de Portocarrero, archbishop of Toledo.
- El Cordobés, matador.
- Antonio José Sánchez Mazuecos, singer.
References
External links
- Palma del Río - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
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