Villaricos
Place in Levante Almeriense
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Villaricos is a coastal district located in Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain.[1][2] On 5 April 1863 the barque Candahar was driven ashore at Villaricos and broke in two.[3][4] By 2018 it has 626 inhabitants, 335 men and 291 women.[5]
RegionLevante Almeriense
Elevation3 m (9.8 ft)
Villaricos | |
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| Coordinates: 37°14′57″N 1°46′16″W | |
| Region | Levante Almeriense |
| Municipality | Cuevas del Almanzora |
| Area | |
• Total | 63 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 626 |
Baria, an ancient Punic and later (since 209 BC) Roman city, was found in Villaricos.[6]