Biar

Biar

Infobox City Spain
official_name=Biar
native_name=Biar
native_language=Valencian
spanish_name=Biar
community=Valencian Community
community_link=Valencia (autonomous community)
province=Alicante
province_link=Alicante (province)
comarca=Alt Vinalopó
comarca_link=Alt Vinalopó
time_zone=CET (GMT +1)
time_zone_summer=CEST (GMT +2)
area=98.17
population=3,647
date-population=2006
density=37.1
date-density=2006
lat_long=coord|38|37|47|N|0|45|59|W|region:ES_type:city
altitude=700


image_skyline_size=250px

Biar is a Valencian town located in the "comarca" of Alt Vinalopó, in the province of Alicante, Spain. It has an area of 98.2 km² and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 3,550 inhabitants, with a population density of 36.15 inhab/km². Biar lies at the foot of the Sierra de Mariola and is located 39 km from the city of Alicante.

The economy in Biar is based on manufacture, particularly dolls, and pottery. The most important monument in the town is its walled castle, which is situated on the top of the hill, visible from the roads leading into the town. The "Moros y Cristianos" festival of Biar is celebrated each year from May 10th to 13th.

External links

* [http://www.biar.es/ Ayuntamiento de Biar] , Town Hall of Biar, in Spanish.


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