Cabra, Spain

Cabra is a municipality in Córdoba province, Andalusia, Spain and the site of former bishopric Egabro. It lies along the route between Córdoba and Málaga in the south of Spain. It is an entrance point to the Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas.

Cabra
Municipality
Top (clockwise from left): Panoramic view of Cabra Castle (Castillo del Cabra), Cabra Assumption Church, Second:Alcántara Romero Park (Parque del Alcántara Romero), Cabra City Hall, Third:A defensive wall in Cabra Castle, Bottom: Fuente del Río (source of the Cabra River), Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park (Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas)
Cabra
Coordinates: 37°28′23.9″N 4°26′33.1″W
Country Spain
Community Andalusia
Province Córdoba
Government
  MayorFernando Priego
Area
  Total229.2 km2 (88.5 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2021)
  Total20,237
  Density88.29/km2 (228.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code
14940
Area code14013
WebsiteOfficial website

Although the main activity in Cabra is primary industry, it is noted as a source of red polished limestone. As a settlement, Cabra has existed over centuries, under many different rulers. In 2005, the municipality had a population of 20,940, most of whom (19,523) lived in Cabra township.

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