Abarán
| Abarán | ||
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| Province | Murcia | |
| Comarca | Vega Alta del Segura | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Jesús Molina Izquierdo (PP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 115 km2 (44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 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.
Tourism
Points of interest
The great waterwheel of Abarán
The great waterwheel of Abarán
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 / 38.200°N 1.400°W
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