Albuñuelas is a municipality in the province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the Lecrín Valley, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The municipality has a population of 9,000 inhabitants. The weather in Albuñuelas is typically Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average temperature is 15 degrees Celsius. The history of Albuñuelas dates back to the Roman period. The town was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC and was known as "Albanellum". The town was later conquered by the Arabs in the 8th century and was renamed "Al-Bunyul". The town was reconquered by the Christians in the 15th century and was renamed "Albuñuelas". The heritage of Albuñuelas is rich and varied. The town is home to a number of historical monuments, including the Church of Santa María de la Encarnación, the Convent of San Francisco, and the Palace of the Marquis of Albuñuelas.
Geographic Data for Albuñuelas, Andalusia, Spain
| Latitude | 36° 55.697' |
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| Longitude | -3° -37.910' |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |