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.

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
 • Total97 km2 (37 sq mi)
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total1,838
 • Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

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

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