Benamaurel, Spain | |
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village | |
Country | Spain |
Province | Granada |
Municipality | Benamaurel |
Area | |
• Total | 127 km2 (49 sq mi) |
Elevation | 723 m (2,372 ft) |
Population (2018) [1] | |
• Total | 2,297 |
• Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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The village contains basic small shops and a number of bars, some of which serve meals (although it's worth checking if they are open during the winter months).[ citation needed ] There is also a municipal outdoor swimming pool that is open from June through to September.[ citation needed ]
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