Arboleas

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official_name = Arboleas, Spain
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subdivision_type = Municipality
subdivision_name = Almería
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Francisco Pérez Miras (PSOE)
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area_total_km2 = 65
area_total_sq_mi = 25.1
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population_as_of = 2005
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population_total = 2,819
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population_density_km2 = 43.4
population_density_sq_mi = 112.3
timezone = CET
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elevation_m = 278
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footnotes = Arboleas is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

Found in the Almanzora valley, Arboleas is a small town on the bank of the Almanzora River, in the spurs of the Sierra de los Filabres.

It has a strong agricultural economy growing citrus, olive trees, almond trees and cereals such as wheat and barley.

Distance to the capital (km): 120Local Inhabitants: ArboleanosNumber of Inhabitants: 1540Postal Code: 04660

The village of Arboleas is situated on the riverbank in the Almanzora valley, one of many small settlements along the course of the river, which waters the fertile plain. It has a strong agricultural economy, producing citrus fruit, olives, almonds and cereals. Its history can be traced back to prehistoric times, through to the Romans, Moors and Christians, though the origins of the present village are medieval.

Places of InterestChurch of Santiago, late 19th centuryTorre de Arboleas, possibly a 15th century watchtower, now a clockThe bridge over the river

FestivalsSaint James, 25th JulySan Roque, 15th AugustPatron Saint festivities, last Sunday in October

GastronomyBased on local produce

Town HallTel 950 449 430

Demographics

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1999|2000|2001|2002|2003|2004|2005
1,540|1,540|1,615|1,782|2,000|2,310|2,819Source: [http://www.ine.es INE (Spain)]

External links

* [http://www.search-almeria.com/arboleas-page50.php Search Almeria] Information & description in English & Spanish
* [http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadistica/sima/htm/sm04017.htm Arboleas] - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
* [http://i1.dipalme.org/Servicios/Municipios/pueblos.nsf/arboleas.html Arboleas] - Diputación Provincial de Almería