Aljaraque

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Place in Huelva
Flag of Aljaraque
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Official seal of Aljaraque
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37°16′N 7°01′W / 37.267°N 7.017°W / 37.267; -7.017MunicipalityHuelvaGovernment
 • MayorDavid ToscanoArea
 • Total34 km2 (13 sq mi) • Land34 km2 (13 sq mi) • Water0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi)Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total21,054 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Websiteayto-aljaraque.es

Aljaraque is a city located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 20,745 inhabitants. In ancient times it was referred to as "Kalathousa" (Ancient Greek: Καλάθουσα) by the Greeks.

Demographics

Aljaraque has received a steady influx of new settlers in the past few years, due to the property price increase in Huelva, and the urban area's quality of life.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
199910,298—    
200010,806+4.9%
200111,626+7.6%
200212,303+5.8%
200313,009+5.7%
200414,060+8.1%
200514,846+5.6%
Source: INE (Spain)

Districts

Aljaraque contains the districts of Corrales, Bellavista, Dehesa Golf, and La Monacilla, most areas of which are urbanized.[2][3]

Main sights

  • Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
  • Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
  • Church of Nuestra Señora Reina del Mundo
  • Church of Nuestra Señora de Bellavista
  • Hermitage of San Sebastián
  • Archaeological site of Papa Uvas

Gallery

  • Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
    Church of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
  • Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) - Aljaraque's Patron
    Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) - Aljaraque's Patron

See also

References

  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Cartografias de Aljaraque" (PDF). ayto-aljaraque.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Ubicación". Ayuntamiento de Aljaraque. Retrieved 27 September 2017.

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