Alfacar is a municipality in the province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain, located at an altitude of 930 meters above sea level, with a population of around 5,500 inhabitants. The municipality is located in the Vega de Granada, a fertile plain at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Alfacar has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and is known for its traditional architecture, including the Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, a 16th-century church that is considered a historical monument. The municipality is also home to the Fuente Grande, a natural spring that has been used as a source of water for centuries.
Geographic Data for Alfacar, Andalusia, Spain
Latitude | 37° 14.246' |
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Longitude | -3° -34.084' |
Timezone | Europe/Madrid |