Mijas
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| Coordinates: 36°35′44″N 4°38′14″W / 36.59556°N 4.63722°W | |||
| Autonomous community |
 Andalusia
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| Province | Málaga | ||
| Comarca | Costa del Sol Occidental | ||
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| • Mayor | Angel Nozal | ||
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| • Total | 148.8 km2 (57.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 428 m (1,404 ft) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Mijeños | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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Mijas (/ˈmiːhəs/ MEE-həs; Spanish: [ˈmixas]) is a town and municipality in the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located on the South-Eastern coast of Spain, Mijas belongs to the region of Costa del Sol Occidental. Its centre is a typical Andalusian white-washed village, located on a mountainside about 430 metres or 1,476 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region.
The municipality includes:
The economy of Mijas is primarily based on tourism, featuring local historical museums and many souvenir shops. The municipality has seven golf courses (four more are under construction), including the La Cala Resort, which is the biggest golf resort in Spain. Agricultural products include potatoes, cereals, and avocados.
Mijas was founded in prehistoric times by the Tartessians. The remains of the original fortification are still visible on parts of the exterior wall of the city. The area's mineral wealth attracted ancient Greeks and Phoenicians to the village, as described in the Ptolemy’s Geography of the second century.
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