Cártama

Cártama
The Hermitage of Cártama
Cártama
Location of Cártama
Coordinates: 36°42′41″N 4°37′50″W / 36.71139°N 4.63056°W / 36.71139; -4.63056
Sovereign state Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
Province Málaga
ComarcaValle del Guadalhorce
Government
  MayorJorge Gallardo Gandulla (PSOE)
Area
  Total
150.12 km2 (57.96 sq mi)
Elevation96 m (315 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
25,758
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
DemonymCartameños
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29570-29580
Area code(+34) 952
Vehicle registrationMA
Websitewww.cartama.es

Cártama is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 17 km (11 mi) from Málaga. It is one of the most extensive towns in the province, covering c. 150 km2 (58 sq mi). Cártama has a population of approximately 15,000 residents.