Castillo de Locubín explained

Settlement Type:village
Official Name:Castillo de Locubín, Spain
Pushpin Map:Spain Province of Jaén#Spain Andalusia#Spain
Pushpin Label:Castillo de Locubín
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Province of Jaén
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Spain
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous
community
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Jaén
Subdivision Name3:Castillo de Locubín
Area Total Km2:104
Elevation M:706
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+1
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:37.5167°N -59°W

Castillo de Locubín is a village located in the south-western corner of the province of Jaén, in Andalucia, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the village has a population of 5000.

Castillo de Locubín is a pueblo blanco or "white village", so named for the white-washed external walls of the houses. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Sur. The Moorish castle is in ruins. The 16th-century church is dedicated to St Peter the Apostle. Castillo's main local crafts are pottery and ceramics. During the first week in June, a cherry fair to celebrate the cherry harvest is held, with competitions for the best liqueurs, desserts and cuisine based on the cherry. Castillo is 11 kilometers north of Alcalá la Real and 2 km from the N432 main road. Monday is market day.