Motril

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Motril
Flag of Motril Coat of arms of Motril
Flag Coat of Arms
Location

Location of Motril
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General information
Native name Motril (Spanish)
Spanish name Motril
Postal code 18600
Website http://www.motril.es/
Administration
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Andalusia
Province Granada
Comarca Costa Tropical
Mayor Carlos Rojas (PP)
Geography
Land Area 109 km²
Altitude 0-10 m AMSL
Population
Population 57.895 (2007)
Density 519,31 hab./km² (2007)

Motril is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada, Spain.

Motril is the second largest town in the province, with a population of 55,078 as of 2004.

A large tradition in production of sugar cane has been discontinued in 2006 after hundreds of years of history.

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Coordinates: 36°44′N, 3°31′W