Rioja is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It should not be confused with La Rioja (autonomous community) in the north, known for its distinctive wine.

Rioja, Spain
Flag of Rioja, Spain
Official seal of Rioja, Spain
Coordinates: 36°56′N 2°27′W / 36.933°N 2.450°W / 36.933; -2.450
CountrySpain
CommunityAndalusia
MunicipalityAlmería
Government
 • MayorMaría Isabel Sánchez Siles
Area
 • Total36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total1,364
 • Density38/km2 (98/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ClimateBWk

Demographics edit

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19991,186—    
20001,191+0.4%
20011,199+0.7%
20021,213+1.2%
20031,213+0.0%
20041,278+5.4%
20051,329+4.0%
Source: INE (Spain)

References edit

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

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