Haro, La Rioja

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Haro
Skyline of Haro
Official seal of Haro
Seal
Location within La Rioja.
Location within La Rioja.
Coordinates: 42°35′N 2°51′W / 42.583, -2.85
Country Spain
Autonomous community La Rioja
Comarca Rioja Alta
Government
 - Mayor Patricio Capellán Hervías (PP)
Area
 - Total 40.53 km² (15.6 sq mi)
Elevation 479 m (1,572 ft)
Population (2006)
 - Total 10,965
 - Density 270.54/km² (700.7/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+2)
44 km to Logroño, 43 km to Vitoria
Website: http://www.haro.org

Haro is a town and municipality in La Rioja province in northern Spain. It is known for its fine red wine and every year the Haro Wine Festival is held where locals hold a wine battle.

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An annual wine contest
An annual wine contest

Coordinates: 42°35′N, 2°51′W