Alanís

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Alanís is a municipality in Seville. In 2005 it had a population of 1,937. It has an area of 280 square kilometers and a population density of 6.9 people per square kilometer. It is located at an altitude of 660 meters and is 106 kilometers from Seville.

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[edit] Demographics

The population has been steadily decreasing from 2,108 in 1996 to its current level.

[edit] Monuments

Alanís has several monuments.

[edit] Religious monuments

  • Ermita de San Juan. (S XIV), mudejar. Recently restored.
  • Ermita Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. Gothic. Remade in the 18 century.
  • Ermita de Ntro Padre Jesus de Nazareno. From 16th century. Can be visited from 10 AM to 10 PM.
  • Iglesia Parroquial Ntra Sra de las Nieves. Important Gothic altarpiece.
  • Ermita de San Miguel de la Breña.

[edit] Other monuments

  • Castillo de Alanís, of Arabic origin.

Coordinates: 38°02′N, 5°43′W