Villanueva de Algaidas
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Villanueva de Algaidas is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...

, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...

 in southern Spain
Spain
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. The municipality is situated approximately 11 kilometres from Archidona, 30 from Antequera and 70 from the provincial capital. It has a population of approximately 4,200 residents. The natives are called Algaideños.

People

  • Miguel Berrocal
    Miguel Berrocal
    Miguel Ortíz y Berrocal was an artist known for his puzzle sculptures. He was born in Villanueva de Algaidas, Málaga, Spain, and married Maria Cristina de Bragança . He received formal training in mathematics, architecture, chemistry, and art...

    (1933-2006), sculptor
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