Alpandeire is a Spanish municipality and village located in the Ronda area, near the peak of Jarestepar, (1,421 metres high), and surrounded by rugged scenery. A number of streams run through its territory. The municipality belongs to Málaga province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia.
In 1815 Alpandeire obtained the title of Villazgo as an award by Fernando VII for the stubborn resistance of its population during the French occupation.
Place of birth of the blessed Fray Leopoldo, in the present days this locality serves as a pilgrimage site where locals and outsiders pay tribute to the man of "Las tres aves María".
Demography
The municipality has a population of 291 (male: 144, female: 147), an area of 31 km2 and a population density of 9.04. Six (5%) of the Alpandeire residents are foreigners.
Local administration
The mayor for the 2023-2027 term is independent Maria Dolores Bullón Ayala.