Alfaro, La Rioja
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| Coordinates: 42°10′41″N 1°44′56″W / 42.17806°N 1.74889°W | |||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | La Rioja | ||
| Comarca | Rioja Baja | ||
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| • Total | 194.23 km2 (75 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 310 m (1,017 ft) | ||
| Population (2009) | |||
| • Total | 9,883 | ||
| • Density | 50.9/km2 (131.8/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 at January 2009 was of 9,883 inhabitants and has 194.23 km² extension. 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.
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[edit] Landmarks
- Collegiate of San Miguel Arcángel, Alfaro
- Church of Nuestra Señora del Burgo
- Plaza de Toros de Alfaro
[edit] 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
[edit] 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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