Yunquera is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. It is located in the east of the province. The municipality is situated approximately 36 kilometres from Ronda and 63 from the provincial capital of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 3300 residents. The natives are called Yunqueranos.

Yunquera
Flag of Yunquera
Yunquera is located in Spain
Yunquera
Yunquera
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 36°43′59″N 4°55′01″W / 36.733°N 4.917°W / 36.733; -4.917
Sovereign state Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
Province Málaga
Area
 • Total58 km2 (22 sq mi)
Elevation
681 m (2,234 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,880
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.yunquera.es

The temperature in winter can drop to below 20 °C, and in summer, can be in the 40s in the shade.

It is also the most elevated town in the province of Malaga.

References edit

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.

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