4-556: Las Villas is a natural region and comarca in Andalusia , southern Spain . It is located in the mountainous area at the eastern end of Jaén Province . The main town is Villacarrillo . Together with the Sierra de Cazorla and Sierra de Segura mountain ranges Las Villas gave its name to the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park that was established in 1986. 8.3 percent of
8-480: Is a basic geographic unit. Usually, it is a region which is distinguished by its common natural features of geography , geology , and climate . From the ecological point of view, the naturally occurring flora and fauna of the region are likely to be influenced by its geographical and geological factors, such as soil and water availability , in a significant manner. Thus most natural regions are homogeneous ecosystems . Human impact can be an important factor in
12-405: The shaping and destiny of a particular natural region. The concept "natural region" is a large basic geographical unit, like the vast boreal forest region. The term may also be used generically, like in alpine tundra , or specifically to refer to a particular place. The term is particularly useful where there is no corresponding or coterminous official region. The Fens of eastern England ,
16-567: The surface of the protected area falls within the Las Villas comarca . Formerly the Las Villas comarca had been merged with La Loma as La Loma y las Villas , an administrative division of Andalusia. The present-day official comarca was established in 2003. According to the 2014 census , the comarca has a population of 22,023 inhabitants. 38°6′N 3°5′W / 38.100°N 3.083°W / 38.100; -3.083 Natural region A natural region (landscape unit)
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