Huércal de Almería
A community guide to Huércal de Almería in Andalucía, España.
- Population
- 14,937 residents
- Region
- Andalucía
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 36.8851, -2.4376
Community and amenities
Huércal de Almería offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Andalucía: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Huércal de Almería's residents. Visitors passing through Huércal de Almería encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Huércal de Almería is a populated place in Andalucía, España. The community supports 14,937 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Andalucía. Its position within the broader regional network gives Huércal de Almería a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Huércal de Almería sits at approximate coordinates 36.8851 latitude and -2.4376 longitude within Andalucía. The terrain and natural features around Huércal de Almería reflect those typical of its part of España, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Andalucía road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Huércal de Almería reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Andalucía. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Andalucía and España. Businesses based in Huércal de Almería draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.