Abarán

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Abarán
Province Murcia
Comarca Vega Alta del Segura
Government
 - Mayor Antonio Francisco Gómez (PSOE)
Area
 - Total 115 km2 (44.4 sq mi)
Elevation 400 m (1,312 ft)
Population (2007)
 - Total 12,968
Post code 30550
Area code(s) 968

Abarán is a Spanish municipality located in the province of Murcia. It is situated in the Valley of Ricote on the banks of the River Segura 40 km from the city of Murcia. It belongs to the parish of Santiago. It has a population of 12,917 (as of 2005). Abarán belongs to the comarca of Vega Alta del Segura, the capital of which is Cieza. Abarán and Cieza share a healthy rivalry.

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The great waterwheel of Abarán
The great waterwheel of Abarán

[edit] Demographics

The population of Abarán is 12,968 (2007).

Population levels from 1900-2005 in comparison with Blanca and Cieza

Coordinates: 38°12′N 1°24′W / 38.2°N 1.4°W / 38.2; -1.4