Atarfe

Atarfe is a Spanish city in the north central part of the Vega of Granada in the province of Granada, Andalusia. It borders the municipalities of Moclín, Colomera, Albolote, Maracena, Granada, Santa Fe, and Pinos Puente. By this village run the Rivers Cubillas and Colomera. Its districts include Caparacena, Sierra Elvira, Hurpe and Cubillas.

Atarfe
Municipality
View of the city showing its Pink Floyd park and surrounding mountains.
Atarfe
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 37.2229°N 3.6899°W / 37.2229; -3.6899
Country Spain
Autonomous communityAndalusia
ProvinceGranada
ComarcaVega de Granada
Judicial districtGranada
Government
  AlcaldeFrancisco Rodríguez Quesada (2015) (Por Atarfe Sí)
Area
  Total47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation
602 m (1,975 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total18,554
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Atarfeño, ña
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18230
WebsiteOfficial website
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