Alfaro, La Rioja
| Alfaro | ||
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View of Alfaro | ||
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_-_Municipality_Map.svg.png) Location within La Rioja. | ||
| Coordinates: 42°10′41″N 1°44′56″W / 42.17806°N 1.74889°W | ||
| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | La Rioja | |
| Comarca | Rioja Baja | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 194.23 km2 (74.99 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 9,883 | |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CET (UTC+2) | |
Alfaro is a town and municipality in La Rioja, northern Spain. Its population in January 2009 was 9,883 inhabitants, and its area is 194.23 km². It is known for the annual return and nesting of the 'Storks of Alfaro.'
During ancient Roman times, Alfaro was a municipium known as Graccuris; named after Sempronius Gracchus.
Landmarks
- Collegiate of San Miguel Arcángel, Alfaro
- Church of Nuestra Señora del Burgo
- Plaza de Toros de Alfaro
Festivals
Festival dates in Alfaro:
- Storks Day - during the first weekend in February
- San Isidro—Spring Festival - May 15
- San Roque—Summer Festival - August 14
- Holy Mary Burgo—September Festival - September 9
Gallery
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Roman Nymphaeum in Alfaro
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Collegiate of San Miguel Arcángel—Saint Michael's church, Alfaro
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Collegiate of San Miguel Arcángel, rear elevation
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Festival in Alfaro
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Coordinates: 42°10′42″N 1°44′57″W / 42.17833°N 1.74917°W
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