Levante Almeriense is one of the seven comarcas in the province of Almeria, Andalusia, Spain. This comarca was established in 2003 by the Government of Andalusia. It is located in the oriental side and it was occupied since the Bronze Age, with several archeological sites like El Argar, marqués de los Vélez castle, karst en yesos de Sorbas, etc.
The economy grew since the last quarter of the 20th century, thanks to agriculture and transport. Other prominent economic activities are the cement factory and (growing) rural tourism.
Municipalities The Levante Almeriense comarca has thirteen municipalities: ArmsMunicipalityArea (km2)Population (2024)Census at 1 January 2024: National Statistics Institute (Spain)Density (/km2)Antas99.013,45034.84Bédar46.6997620.90Carboneras95.468,44188.42Cuevas del Almanzora263.9315,24657.77Los Gallardos34.913,07187.97Garrucha7.6810,6031,380.60Huércal-Overa318.2220,60964.76Lubrín138.131,42810.34Mojácar71.547,517105.07Pulpí94.5511,906125.92Sorbas249.162,52510.13Turre107.964,20938.99Vera58.1119,488335.36Total1,585.35109,46969.05
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