Province of Málaga

The province of Málaga (Spanish: Provincia de Málaga [ˈmalaɣa]) is located in Andalusia, Spain. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and by the provinces of Cádiz to the west, Seville to the northwest, Córdoba to the north, and Granada to the east.

Province of Málaga
Provincia de Málaga
Map of Spain with Málaga highlighted
Coordinates: 36°43′N 4°25′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityAndalusia
CapitalMálaga
Government
  BodyProvincial Deputation of Málaga
  PresidentFrancisco Salado (PP)
Area
  Total7,308 km2 (2,822 sq mi)
  RankRanked 35th
Population
 (2013)
  Total1,652,999
  RankRanked 6th
Demonym(s)Spanish: Malagueño, Malacitano
Official language(s)Spanish
ParliamentCortes Generales
Websitemalaga.es
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The province is subject to extreme water stress in the wake of the proliferation of avocado plantations in the Axarquía region, with the arid local climate being unsuitable to the plant's large water demands.

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