Árchez

Árchez is a small village in the province of Málaga, in southern Spain. The village is situated approximately 21 kilometres from Vélez Málaga. It has a population of approximately 408 residents, who are known as Archeros.

Árchez
Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
Árchez
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 36°50′20″N 3°59′26″W
Country Spain
Community Andalusia
ProvinceMálaga
ComarcaAxarquía
Government
  MayorAmalia María Jiménez Jiménez (IU)
Area
  Total4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Elevation
530 m (1,740 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total391
  Density81/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29753
Websitewww.archez.com

Archez is located in a valley im the foothills of the Sierra Almijara. The River Turvilla runs through the village.

Adjoined to the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacíon is a 16th-century Mudéjar tower whose minaret dates from the 13th century.

References

  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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