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Province of Málaga

Province of Málaga

The Province of Málaga (Spanish: Provincia de Málaga [ˈmalaɣa]) is located on the southern mediterranean coast of Spain, in Andalusia. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and by the provinces of Cádiz, Seville, Córdoba, and Granada (clockwise).

Málaga
Province of Málaga
Provincia de Málaga(Spanish)
Flag of Málaga
Flag
Coat of arms of Málaga
Coat of arms
Map of Spain with Málaga highlighted
Map of Spain with Málaga highlighted
Coordinates:36°43′N 4°25′W [6]
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityAndalusia
CapitalMálaga
Area
 • Total7,308 km2(2,822 sq mi)
Area rankRanked
Population
(2013)
 • Total1,652,999[1]
 • RankRanked 6th
Demonym(s)Spanish: Malagueño, Malacitano
Official language(s)Spanish
ParliamentCortes Generales
Websitemalaga.es [7]

Overview

Its area is 7,308 square kilometres (2,822 sq mi) and its population is 1,652,999 (2013), which is concentrated mainly in the metropolitan area of Málaga, province capital, and throughout the coastal area. The population density surpasses both the Andalusia and Spanish averages, reaching 222.53 inhabitants/km2. Málaga contains 102 municipalities. Besides the capital, its main cities are Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, Vélez-Málaga, Torremolinos, Estepona, and Benalmádena, all in the coastal zone. The towns of Antequera and Ronda are located in the interior.

The prevailing climate is a warm Mediterranean with dry and warm, long summers with short, mild winters. The geographical relief varies greatly from zone to zone. In general, the coastal zone has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. To the north, a continental Mediterranean climate exists with cold, dry winters and warm summers.

Its main industry and claim to fame is its tourist resorts, particularly those on the beaches along the Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast"). These beaches are visited by millions of European tourists; other attractions include the gorge of El Chorro near Álora, the Torcal de Antequera, the Moorish-Mudéjar district of Frigiliana, the Dolmen of Menga, and the Caves of Nerja.

Regions

Regions of Málaga

Regions of Málaga

  • Metropolitan area of Málaga

  • Costa del Sol Occidental

  • Guadalhorce valley

  • La Axarquía

  • Serranía de Ronda

  • Comarca de Antequera

Protected areas

  • Los Alcornocales Natural Park

  • Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park

  • Montes de Málaga Natural Park

  • Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park

See also

  • List of municipalities in Málaga

References

[1]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgPopulation Figures referring to Municipal Register 1 January 2013 Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine - Instituto Nacional de Estadística
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.caminodelreyThe Caminito del Rey tourist information in English
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15 AM
[3]
Citation Linkwww.spain-holiday.comVideo about Malaga province
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[4]
Citation Linkwww.ctmam.esMalaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium Website
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[5]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgMalaga Tourism
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[6]
Citation Linktools.wmflabs.org36°43′N 4°25′W
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Citation Linkwww.malaga.esmalaga.es
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Citation Linkwww.ine.esPopulation Figures referring to Municipal Register 1 January 2013
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[9]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgArchived
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15 AM
[10]
Citation Linkwww.caminodelreyThe Caminito del Rey tourist information in English
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15 AM
[11]
Citation Linkwww.spain-holiday.comVideo about Malaga province
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15 AM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.ctmam.esMalaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium Website
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15 AM
[13]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgMalaga Tourism
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15 AM
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