Sierra de Aracena
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Sierra de Aracena is the westernmost mountain range of the Sierra Morena, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the northern part of Huelva Province.
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Sierra de Aracena | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Cerro del Castaño |
Elevation | 962 m (3,156 ft) |
Coordinates | 33°57′35″N 6°35′7″W |
Dimensions | |
Length | 58 km (36 mi) NW/SE |
Width | 15 km (9.3 mi) NE/SW |
Geography | |
Location | Andalusia |
Country | Spain |
Range coordinates | 37°54′N 6°37′W |
Parent range | Sierra Morena |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Variscan orogeny |
Age of rock | Paleozoic |
Type of rock | Schist, slate and quartzite |
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The range is named after the town of Aracena.