Nueva-Carteya is a municipality in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the eastern part of the province, on the northern slopes of the Sierra Morena mountains. The town is situated at an altitude of 456 meters above sea level and has a population of around 3,500 inhabitants. The climate of Nueva-Carteya is typically Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average temperature is around 16 degrees Celsius, with average rainfall of around 500 millimeters per year. The history of Nueva-Carteya dates back to the Roman period, when it was known as Carteia. The town was later occupied by the Visigoths and the Moors, and was finally reconquered by the Christians in the 13th century. Nueva-Carteya is home to a number of historical monuments, including the Castle of Carteia, the Church of San Pedro, and the Convent of San Francisco.
Geographic Data for Nueva-Carteya, Andalusia, Spain
| Latitude | 37° 35.000' |
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| Longitude | -4° -28.000' |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |