El Burgo is a village and municipality in the province of Málaga, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located in the Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

El Burgo
El Burgo from a hilltop to the west
El Burgo from a hilltop to the west
Coat of arms of El Burgo
Sovereign state Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
Province Málaga
Area
 • Total
118.35 km2 (45.70 sq mi)
Elevation
591 m (1,939 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
1,823
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.elburgo.es

In February they have a carnaval. Saint Augustine is celebrated at the end of August with traditional costumes, music, food and religious singing.

References

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

36°46′59″N 4°55′59″W / 36.783°N 4.933°W / 36.783; -4.933