- Almazul
infobox UK place
country = Spain
official_name= Almazul
population= 114
unitary_england=Campo de Gómara
region= SoriaAlmazul is a
county Soria Autonomous Region Castilla y Leon Spain . Its current name comes from Arabic to "al Mahsul", a name that refers to the vertical movement of water due to the birth of the river Henar in this county.Celebrates local festival in honor of the
La Virgen de la Blanca on May 27.Geography
Almazul is located on a gentle slope and is 981 meters high above sea level.
Bordered by the terms of
Mazaterón Zárabes Gómara Ledesma of Soria andVillaseca of Arciel .Administration
The municipality of Almazul integrates itself Almazul term and
Zarabes andMazaterón that were annexed in 1900 and 1975 respectively.Extension and Population
It has a area 67.86 sq km, population of 114 inhabitants, of whom 60 are men and 54 women. His density is 1.68 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Demography
Data from the series of population: [http://www.ine.es/inebase/cgi/um?M=%2Ft20%2Fe245%2Fp05&O=inebase&N=&L= INE]
Demography 7col|530px|1900|1910|1920|1930|1940|1960|1970
467 | 529 | 508 | 532 | 545 | 430 | 436
Demography 7col|530px|1986|1990|1995|2000|2005|2006|2007
252 | 238 | 205 | 167 | 131 | 121 | 114Weather
Almazul has a Mediterranean climate, with long, cold winters and short summers and warm.
[http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/localidades?l=42095&p=42 Prediction by localities, Almazul. State Agency for Meteorology.]
Celebrations
La Virgen de la Blanca
Patron of Almazul, takes place on May 27. It is the biggest feast.
= Festivities in honor of San Roque =They are the most popular and festivals are held in honor of the patron saint of Almazul. Traditionally worship this holy French after each summer harvest in recognition of the work done during the year.
They start at 00:00 hours the night of 15 to 16 each month of August with the chupinazo that is launched from the council after which attaches the stake that had been installed in the main square of the village.
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