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Almoharín

Almoharín, Spain
Parish church in Almoharín
Parish church in Almoharín
Flag of Almoharín, Spain
Coat of arms of Almoharín, Spain
Map of Almoharín
Map of Almoharín
Coordinates: 39°10′N 6°02′W / 39.167°N 6.033°W / 39.167; -6.033
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityExtremadura
ProvinceCáceres
MunicipalityAlmoharín
Area
 • Total
97 km2 (37 sq mi)
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
1,838
 • Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Almoharín (Spanish pronunciation: [al.mo.aˈɾin]) is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2018 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,838 inhabitants.

The village's economy is primarily agricultural, with many inhabitants having fincas of olives and figs. Almoharin is known[by whom?] as the 'Fig Capital of the World' on account of these figs, which are green and smooth-textured. Both dried figs and chocolate figs are exported worldwide. The village also has a cheese-making workshop where visitors can make their own cheese - after milking the sheep. There is an accompanying exhibition of the history of sheep and cheese-making in the area.

Almoharin has a 16th-century church, and a traditional plaza. The Roman bridge, just outside the village, is the oldest architectural remains in the area.

References

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