Castillo de Locubín
| Castillo de Locubín, Spain | |||
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Province | Jaén | ||
| Municipality | Castillo de Locubín | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 104 km2 (40 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| • Total | 5,000 | ||
| • Density | 0.0/km2 (0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Castillo de Locubín is a village located in the south-western corner of the province of Jaén, in Andalucia, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the village has a population of 5000 inhabitants.
Castillo de Locubín is a pueblo blanco or white village, so named for the white-washed external walls of the houses. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Sur. The Moorish castle is in ruins. The 16th-century church is dedicated to St Peter the Apostle. Castillo main local crafts are pottery and ceramics. During the first week in June, a cherry fair to celebrate the Cherry harvest is held, with competitions for the best liqueurs, desserts and cuisine based on cherry. Castillo is 7 kilometers north of Alcalá la Real and 2 km from the N432 main road.
Coordinates: 37°31′N 3°56′W / 37.517°N 3.933°W