Castillo de Locubín

Castillo de Locubín is a village located in the south-western corner of the province of Jaén, in Andalucia, Spain. According to 2024 INE figures, the village had a population of 3840.

Castillo de Locubín, Spain
village
View of Castillo de Locubín
Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 37°31′N 3°56′W
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Province	Jaén
Municipality	Castillo de Locubín
Area
• Total	104 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation	706 m (2,316 ft)
Population  (2018)[1]
• Total	4,120
• Density	40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Castillo de Locubín is a pueblo blanco or "white village", so named for the white-washed external walls of the houses. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Sur. The Moorish castle is in ruins. The 16th-century church is dedicated to St Peter the Apostle. Castillo's main local crafts are pottery and ceramics. During the first week in June, a cherry fair to celebrate the cherry harvest is held, with competitions for the best liqueurs, desserts and cuisine based on the cherry. Castillo is 11 kilometers north of Alcalá la Real and 2 km from the N432 main road. Monday is market day.

See also

• List of municipalities in Jaén